MC542767 – (Updated) SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement

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Summary:
SharePoint 2013 workflows will be retired with new tenants affected from April 2, 2024, and existing tenants from April 2, 2026. Organizations should transition to Power Automate or other solutions, prepare users, and utilize resources like the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool for migration.

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Updated February 1, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 14 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows.
[When this will happen:]
Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants.
Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants.

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2023-04-18

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2025-02-01

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Workflow Disruption
SharePoint 2013 workflows will cease to function, leading to potential disruptions in business processes that rely on these workflows.
   - roles: Workflow Developers, Site Owners
   - references: https://aka.ms/sp-workflows-2013support

User Training Needs
Users will require retraining on Power Automate or alternative solutions, which may lead to temporary productivity loss during the transition period.
   - roles: End Users, Help Desk Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows

Increased Support Requests
Help desk may experience a surge in support requests as users encounter issues with the transition from SharePoint 2013 workflows to Power Automate.
   - roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support
   - references: https://pnp.github.io/pnpassessment/index.html

Data Migration Challenges
Organizations may face challenges in migrating existing workflows to Power Automate, potentially leading to data loss or workflow failures.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Workflow Developers
   - references: https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/

Compliance Risks
Failure to transition workflows may result in compliance risks if business processes are disrupted or not properly managed post-retirement.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dev/business-apps/power-automate/guidance/migrate-from-classic-workflows-to-power-automate-flows

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-02-01MC MessagesUpdated April 12, 2024: This update serves as a reminder regarding the upcoming retirement scheduled for April 2, 2026.
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows.
[When this will happen:]
Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants.
Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants.
Updated February 1, 2025: This update serves as a reminder that SharePoint 2013 workflow will retire and stop working in 14 months from now (April 2, 2026).
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows.
[When this will happen:]
Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants.
Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants.
2025-02-01MC Last Updated04/12/2024 23:17:262025-01-31T23:34:21Z
2024-04-13MC MessagesSince the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows.
[When this will happen:]
Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants.
Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants.
Updated April 12, 2024: This update serves as a reminder regarding the upcoming retirement scheduled for April 2, 2026.
Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2013 workflows.
[When this will happen:]
Starting April 2nd, 2024, SharePoint 2013 workflows will be turned off for any newly created tenants.
Starting April 2nd, 2026, Microsoft will remove the ability to run, or create and execute SharePoint 2013 workflows for existing tenants.
2024-04-13MC TitleSharePoint 2013 workflow retirement(Updated) SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement
2024-04-13MC Last Updated04/17/2023 20:49:122024-04-12T23:17:26Z
2024-04-13MC MessageTagNamesUser impact, Admin impact, RetirementUpdated message, User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
2024-04-13MC SummarySharePoint 2013 workflows will be retired with new tenants affected from April 2, 2024, and existing tenants from April 2, 2026. Organizations should transition to Power Automate or other solutions, prepare users, and utilize resources like the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool for migration.

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