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Will the SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement affect Visual Studio workflows?

Eric Shen 26 Reputation points
2023-07-03T15:51:49.3633333+00:00

I see that SharePoint 2013 Workflows will be retired on April 2, 2026 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sharepoint-2013-workflow-retirement-4613d9cf-69aa-40f7-b6bf-6e7831c9691e)

Will this affect workflows developed through Visual Studio?

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  1. ChengFeng - MSFT 5,040 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-07-04T02:00:27.0233333+00:00

    Hi@Eric Shen,

    Thank you for your inquiry. Regarding the retirement of SharePoint 2013 workflows on April 2, 2026, I'd like to inform you that workflows developed through Visual Studio, which are based on SharePoint 2013, will also be affected by this retirement.

    When a technology is retired, it means that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, security updates, bug fixes, or new features for that particular technology. In the case of SharePoint 2013 workflows, this implies the following:

    1.No further security updates or bug fixes will be provided, potentially exposing the workflows to security risks or issues in the future.

    2.Technical support will no longer be available for SharePoint 2013 workflows, making it challenging to receive official assistance or guidance in case of any workflow-related problems.

    3.Compatibility issues may arise as newer versions of SharePoint and related technologies are released, potentially leading to incompatibility between SharePoint 2013 workflows and these newer versions.

    4.New features and improvements will no longer be introduced to 4.SharePoint 2013 workflows, which could limit the scalability and advancement of your workflows.

    While the retirement of SharePoint 2013 workflows doesn't mean they will immediately stop working, it is important to consider the long-term risks and limitations associated with using an unsupported technology. Therefore, it is advisable to plan for migration or explore alternative solutions before the retirement date.

    If you have workflows developed through Visual Studio that rely on SharePoint 2013, I recommend collaborating with your technical team or professionals to assess the impact and discuss potential migration strategies. Microsoft provides migration guidance and resources to assist with transitioning from SharePoint 2013 workflows to newer technologies, such as Power Automate.

    I hope this information addresses your concerns. Should you require further assistance or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out.

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    Best Regards

    Cheng Feng

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  2. Eric Shen 26 Reputation points
    2023-07-05T15:44:06.0966667+00:00

    I develop workflows using Visual Studio.

    How do I know if my workflow relies on SharePoint 2013?

    What other options do I have for my Visual Studio workflows?

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