2023 release wave 2 features available for early access

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This content is archived and is not being updated. For the latest documentation, go to the Microsoft Dynamics 365 documentation. For the latest release plans, go to Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Cloud for Industry release plans.

This topic lists the features that can be enabled for testing in your environment beginning July 31, 2023.

Features from the following apps are available as part of early access:

  • Dynamics 365 Sales
  • Dynamics 365 Commerce
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Service
  • Dynamics 365 Field Service
  • Dynamics 365 Finance
  • Dynamics 365 Project Operations
  • Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
  • Dynamics 365 Business Central

The features from these apps update the existing user experiences. You can opt in early to enable these features in your environment. This will allow you to test these features and then adopt them across your environments. For information on how to enable these features, go to Opt in to 2023 release wave 2 updates.

Important

Other early access features may impact your users. To learn more about these features visit:

Dynamics 365 Sales

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Sales features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Sales.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Follow up on emails using recommended actions Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 20, 2023
Engage with your customers by invoking SMS chat pane from Activities Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 21, 2023
Navigate to new records faster with sales accelerator form load updates Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Modern and refreshed user experience with updated styling and controls Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 21, 2023
Close opportunities effortlessly by prepopulating attributes Users, automatically - Feb 2, 2024

Dynamics 365 Commerce

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Commerce features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Commerce.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Expose inventory capabilities as microservices Users, automatically Apr 30, 2023 Oct 31, 2023
Enable flexible DOM constraints and processing strategies for effective fulfillment Users, automatically Apr 30, 2023 Oct 31, 2023
Try new order types that support your business Users, automatically Oct 31, 2022 Oct 16, 2023

Dynamics 365 Customer Service

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Customer Service features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Customer Service.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Minimize the communication panel Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
New call control user interface with intuitive icons for voice channel Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023
Improved search control to manage subjects Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Enhanced UI for emergency calling Users, automatically - Oct 30, 2023
Pin and unpin records in timeline Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Find records in timeline with What you've missed Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Copilot case and conversation summary default on Users, automatically - Jan 12, 2024
Enhanced dialing experience available out of the box Users, automatically Oct 2, 2023 Feb 29, 2024
Improve productivity by converting voicemail to case Users, automatically Mar 4, 2024 -
Real-time analytics enabled by default Users, automatically - Nov 17, 2023
Collaborate using Teams embed chat without having to enable it Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023

Dynamics 365 Field Service

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Field Service features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Field Service.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Compress image uploads from mobile devices Users, automatically Aug 14, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Work hours calendar supports multiple recurrences Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 20, 2023
Optimize schedule board navigation patterns Users, automatically - Mar 1, 2024
Show bookings proportional to duration on multiday views Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 20, 2023
Expedite service delivery with extended customer details Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023
Complete bookings while preserving end time Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Manage frontline worker certifications Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023
Maintain customer facilities with enhanced capabilities Users, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2023

Dynamics 365 Finance

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Finance features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Finance.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Enable the electronic reporting format destinations dialog box Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023

Dynamics 365 Project Operations

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Project Operations features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Project Operations.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Generate project plans using project manager Copilot Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jun 15, 2023 Nov 10, 2023
Generate status reports with project manager Copilot Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jun 15, 2023 Nov 10, 2023
Assess issues and risks using project manager Copilot Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jun 15, 2023 Nov 10, 2023
Use deferrals for stock or production project scenarios Users by admins, makers, or analysts Apr 21, 2023 Jan 12, 2024
Use the expense mobile app for intuitive expense entry Users by admins, makers, or analysts May 31, 2023 Nov 10, 2023

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Summarize purchase order changes for better decision making Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jun 15, 2023 Dec 4, 2023
Sell and price multiple items as a bundle Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Inventory and logistics feature state updates for 10.0.36 Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Manufacturing feature state updates for 10.0.36 Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Planning feature state updates for 10.0.36 Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Procurement and sourcing feature state updates for 10.0.36 Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Product information management feature state updates for 10.0.36 Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Warehouse management feature state updates for 10.0.36 Users by admins, makers, or analysts Jul 31, 2023 Oct 2, 2023

Dynamics 365 Business Central

For a complete list of the Dynamics 365 Business Central features, go to What's new and planned for Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Feature Enabled for Early access General availability
Support business events in Business Central connector for Power Automate Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jul 20, 2023 Oct 3, 2023
Change modification limits for triggering flows and bulk updates Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jul 20, 2023 Oct 3, 2023
Get the AL Language extension in prerelease versions on Visual Studio Code Marketplace Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Jul 1, 2023 Oct 2, 2023
Sell Business Central apps through AppSource Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically Apr 2, 2023 Oct 9, 2023