Summary
- Dynamics 365 Project Operations is getting improved Not-To-Exceed (NTE) reliability and broader validation across billable components.
- Validation will extend beyond time entries to include expense, material, and fixed-price components.
- Invoice Confirmation Service will block invoice confirmation when billed and committed amounts exceed the NTE amount.
- The change also addresses NTE status update issues caused by custom plugin conflicts to make approval results more deterministic.
- Microsoft states this is for awareness only and no admin action is required.
Microsoft is introducing public preview features for Dynamics 365 Project Operations starting September 30 2026 to improve Not To Exceed reliability and validation coverage. This update extends validation to expense material and fixed price components, enhances the Invoice Confirmation Service to block over billing, and resolves custom plugin conflict bugs. Administrators should review these incoming validation changes to prepare finance teams for stricter billing controls.
Administrator impact: No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact: Users will experience stricter financial validations that prevent invoice confirmation when limits are exceeded.
Score rationale: This is an informational preview announcement regarding a functional enhancement with no mandatory immediate tasks.
Published: 18 Sept 2026
Expires: 1 Dec 2026
Last updated: 18 Sept 2026
Primary Service: D365 Apps
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 30 Sept 2026
Release End: 30 Sept 2026
Services: D365 Apps, Project
Category;: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature
History
9/17/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We are announcing the ability to improve Not-To-Exceed (NTE) reliability and validation coverage in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach public preview on September 30, 2026.
How does this affect me?
This feature provides consistent control over NTE limits across every billable type, so users avoid over-billing, and protect revenue.
The core capabilities of this feature include:
- Extends NTE validation beyond time entries to include expense, material, and fixed-price components.
- Enhances the Invoice Confirmation Service to block confirmation when Total Billed + Unbilled Committed > NTE Amount.
- Fixes bugs where NTE status fails to update on approval records due to custom plugin conflicts, ensuring deterministic results.
What action do I need to take?
This message is for awareness, and no action is required.
If you would like more information on this feature, please visit Improve NTE reliability and validation coverage.