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Bjhartline
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Jan 01, 2023
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Project for the Web and PowerApps/Automate

Hi folks,

 

My understanding is that Project for the Web is a PowerApp that uses dataverse as the backend. I created my own basic canvas PowerApp with an edit form to the msdyn_projecttask table. It appears that the P4W data pulls in fine and is up to date, however, I am unable to save or update any of the information through the PowerApp. I typically get an error message telling me to use the P4W UI. Does anyone have a workaround or can explain the why behind this? Without the ability to filter and edit tasks across all projects P4W does not serve as a good solution for task management relative to a SharePoint List. Thanks in advance. 

  • You can use this document to update tasks in P4W
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/project-operations/project-management/schedule-api-preview?source=recommendations

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  • daibt is correct - the tables are blocked from direct edit as they are controlled via the scheduling service. The API passes any updates to scheduling to ensure an accurate schedule.
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    daibt
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    You can use this document to update tasks in P4W
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/project-operations/project-management/schedule-api-preview?source=recommendations

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