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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Error – version 2016 Update 8.1.0.578


I recently discovered an odd Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online error.

“Users cannot add privileges to or change access levels for roles to which they are assigned”.

 I was working in version 2016 Update 8.1.0.578.  (more…)

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Read more about the article Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM Workflow To Update a Field BEFORE The Value Is Changed
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Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM Workflow To Update a Field BEFORE The Value Is Changed

I wanted to update the below “Last Follow Up” custom date field with the previous “Follow Up By” value BEFORE the Follow Up By date was changed, in order to minimize the amount of clicks for Users. Here’s a quick blog on how to update a field with data from another field BEFORE the value is changed. (more…)

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Read more about the article Defining the Proper Scope When Configuring Workflows in Dynamics CRM
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Defining the Proper Scope When Configuring Workflows in Dynamics CRM

One of the options that can be a little puzzling when building workflows in Microsoft Dynamics CRM is the “Scope” setting.  Knowing when to select which option can be a bit confusing. (more…)

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Read more about the article Microsoft Dynamics CRM – Customer Service – Making Case Customer Field NOT Required
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM – Customer Service – Making Case Customer Field NOT Required

I ran into an issue recently trying to make the Case Customer field not required in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016.  I needed to make this field not required so I could populate the value once the Case was saved, by using a workflow based on another lookup field on the Case. (more…)

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Read more about the article Managing Product Bundle Pricing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM
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Managing Product Bundle Pricing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM

I had a hard time finding comprehensive instructions on how to properly manage pricing when it comes to Product Bundles in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.  I wanted to associate products to one bundle so multiple products could be added to an Opportunity (Quote or Order), minimizing the steps it takes to add multiple products to an Opportunity.  BUT, I also wanted each of the line items to reflect their own individual price once added to the Opportunity, AND I also needed those prices to be editable. (more…)

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Improve Behavior of the Date Field in Microsoft Dynamics CRM

When was the last time you had a “behavior” problem with the date field in Microsoft Dynamics CRM? Well, for many of us the answer might be “recently”. Before the introduction of the “behavior” modifier for date fields, things could get a little confusing and problematic in certain situations. Let’s look at how to improve behavior of the date field in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. (more…)

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