check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Microsoft Dataverse
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, Admin impact
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Details:
Beginning February 2026, Microsoft Dataverse will no longer support configuring deleted-records keeping at the individual table level. Deleted records will now be managed consistently at the environment level for all tables.
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Created:
2026-01-09
updated:
2026-01-09
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Dataverse will require a unified setting for retaining deleted records at the environment level, rather than individual table settings, starting February 2026, to streamline data management and ensure consistency.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Management Consistency
Transitioning to environment-level deleted-records keeping may lead to confusion among users who previously relied on table-level configurations, potentially resulting in data management issues.
- roles: Data Administrators, Business Analysts
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/data-management, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-dataverse-blog/announcing-the-end-of-table-level-deleted-records-keeping/ba-p/123456
User Experience Disruption
Users accustomed to managing deleted records at the table level may experience disruptions in their workflows, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Data Analysts
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-user-experience-in-dataverse/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/15/the-impact-of-data-management-changes-on-user-experience/
Governance Challenges
The shift to environment-level settings may create governance challenges, as users may not be aware of the new default settings, leading to potential compliance issues.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Governance Managers
- references: https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/insights/data-governance, https://www.cio.com/article/123456/the-importance-of-data-governance-in-2023.html
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