MC1473656 - Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Improve NTE reliability and validation coverage

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1473656.

MS Message Center's Summary

Microsoft is introducing public preview features for Dynamics 365 Project Operations starting September 30 2026 to improve Not To Exceed reliability and validation coverage. This update extends validation to expense material and fixed price components, enhances the Invoice Confirmation Service to block over billing, and resolves custom plugin conflict bugs. Administrators should review these incoming validation changes to prepare finance teams for stricter billing controls.

Administrator impact
No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact
Users will experience stricter financial validations that prevent invoice confirmation when limits are exceeded.
Importance
2/10: This is an informational preview announcement regarding a functional enhancement with no mandatory immediate tasks.
Message Center ID
MC1473656
Category
stay Informed
Severity
normal
Services
Dynamics 365 Apps
Tags
New feature
Published
2026-09-17
Last updated
2026-09-17
Expires
2026-11-30

We are announcing the ability to improve Not-To-Exceed (NTE) reliability and validation coverage in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach public preview on September 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature provides consistent control over NTE limits across every billable type, so users avoid over-billing, and protect revenue. The core capabilities of this feature include: Extends NTE validation beyond time entries to include expense, material, and fixed-price components. Enhances the Invoice Confirmation Service to block confirmation when Total Billed + Unbilled Committed > NTE Amount. Fixes bugs where NTE status fails to update on approval records due to custom plugin conflicts, ensuring deterministic results. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. If you would like more information on this feature, please visit Improve NTE reliability and validation coverage .