check before: 2025-05-21
Product:
Power Automate
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Retirement
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Details:
On March 31, 2025, we temporarily disabled the 'How often do you want to check for new items?' setting in Power Automate. We plan to re-enable this setting at a future date and will publish follow-up communications once this date has been determined.
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Created:
2025-05-22
updated:
2025-05-22
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summary for non-techies**
Power Automate has temporarily disabled the feature that allows users to set the frequency for checking new items, defaulting to a preset schedule, with no action required from users.
Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Trigger Polling Control
Users will not be able to customize how often Power Automate checks for new items, leading to potential delays in automation processes.
- roles: Power Users, Business Analysts
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-automate-ideas/disablement-of-how-often-do-you-want-to-check-for-new-items/idi-p/3701230
Increased Latency in Workflows
Without the ability to set polling frequency, workflows may experience increased latency, affecting timely data processing and notifications.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-automate-ideas/disablement-of-how-often-do-you-want-to-check-for-new-items/idi-p/3701230
User Frustration
Users may become frustrated due to the inability to control the frequency of updates, leading to dissatisfaction with the tool.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-automate-ideas/disablement-of-how-often-do-you-want-to-check-for-new-items/idi-p/3701230
Impact on Business Processes
Critical business processes relying on timely automation may be disrupted, leading to inefficiencies and potential revenue loss.
- roles: Business Analysts, Operations Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-automate-ideas/disablement-of-how-often-do-you-want-to-check-for-new-items/idi-p/3701230
Increased Support Requests
The change may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance with the new limitations, straining IT resources.
- roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support Specialists
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-automate-ideas/disablement-of-how-often-do-you-want-to-check-for-new-items/idi-p/3701230
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