Please provide alternative solution for this issue Microsoft Project Service Core Jan 2026 Update locked Plans table

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Please provide alternative solution for this issue Microsoft Project Service Core Jan 2026 Update locked Plans table

ZTS 65

Microsoft Project Service Core Update The latest release introduces restrictions on the Plans table:

End users are able to create projects, but they no longer have access rights to manage their own plans.

Developers are prevented from adding or modifying columns or forms within the table.

More detailed info: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/planner/microsoft-project-service-core-jan-2026-update-locked-

Please provide alternative solution.

Demi-N 16,340 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-05T09:38:39.7233333+00:00

Hello @ZTS,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A Forum.

At this time, aside from the discussions shared by other users in the Microsoft community, I was not able to find any official Microsoft documentation that specifically explains or announces the recent changes to the Plans table in detail.

Please note that I am also a normal user, and my role here is to help other users by sharing information and references that I can find from Microsoft public resources and community discussions. I completely understand that this situation can be frustrating, and I appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Given the current situation, I would strongly encourage you to submit feedback directly through Microsoft’s feedback channels: Project · Community

The Product Team actively monitors the feedback site, and many features and improvements have been introduced based on customer comments and suggestions. Sharing your scenario and business impact is the best way to ensure it reaches the appropriate team.

Thank you again for your understanding. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else I can help look into.

Warm regards,

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Demi-N 16,340 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-05T09:38:39.7233333+00:00

Hello @ZTS,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A Forum.

At this time, aside from the discussions shared by other users in the Microsoft community, I was not able to find any official Microsoft documentation that specifically explains or announces the recent changes to the Plans table in detail.

Please note that I am also a normal user, and my role here is to help other users by sharing information and references that I can find from Microsoft public resources and community discussions. I completely understand that this situation can be frustrating, and I appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Given the current situation, I would strongly encourage you to submit feedback directly through Microsoft’s feedback channels: Project · Community

The Product Team actively monitors the feedback site, and many features and improvements have been introduced based on customer comments and suggestions. Sharing your scenario and business impact is the best way to ensure it reaches the appropriate team.

Thank you again for your understanding. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else I can help look into.

Warm regards,

Note: Please follow the steps in our documentation to enable e-mail notifications if you want to receive the related email notification for this thread.

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ZTS 65

Please advise work around?

Demi-N 16,340 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-07T11:00:23.42+00:00
Hi @ZTS,

Thank you for your follow‑up.

I understand how disruptive this change can be. Based on what is currently observable, this behavior is not related to configuration, permissions, or tenant settings, and it is not something that can be adjusted or worked around at the customization level. The limitation appears to be part of a broader service‑level change, which affects all tenants using this feature.

At this point, there is no supported workaround that would restore the previous behavior or allow modifications to the Plans table.

Because this change is controlled on the backend, the best next step would be to open a support ticket with Microsoft Support. This will allow a support engineer to review your specific scenario, confirm the current limitations from the backend perspective, and advise whether any tenant‑specific options or upcoming changes may apply to your environment. Submitting a support request also helps ensure that your business impact is formally captured and reviewed by the appropriate teams.
Please follow the detailed steps below to reach out to them:

Sign into the Microsoft Admin Center

After clicking on "Help & Support" button like this image, you can type "I need agent support via phone or email". After that, you can click on "Contact support"

Choose contact method: "Phone"

Fill all the information in this contact support details, please describe your situation carefully so they will have enough information to help you.

Finally, clicking on "Contact me"

I truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Warm regards,

Answer 2

The recent update to Microsoft Project Service Core has indeed introduced restrictions on the Plans table, limiting end users' ability to manage their own plans and developers' ability to modify the table structure. Here are some alternative solutions to consider:

Utilize Power Automate: You can create automated workflows using Power Automate to manage project tasks and notifications without needing direct access to modify the Plans table.
Leverage Microsoft Teams Integration: Use Microsoft Teams to facilitate collaboration and communication among team members. This can help manage projects effectively even with restricted access to the Plans table.
Request Elevated Permissions: If certain users require access to manage plans, consider requesting elevated permissions from your administrator to allow specific users to make necessary changes.
Feedback to Microsoft: Engage with Microsoft support or community forums to provide feedback on the restrictions. This could help influence future updates to restore some level of access or provide alternative management options.
Explore Third-party Tools: Consider integrating third-party project management tools that can offer more flexibility and features that align with your project management needs.

These alternatives can help mitigate the impact of the restrictions introduced in the January 2026 update.

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