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Nikhil Sarpatwari
Nikhil Sarpatwari

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Breaking Barriers with Record Ownership Across Business Units in Dynamics 365

Excited to share a game-changing feature in Dynamics 365: Record Ownership Across Business Units. This feature provides a more flexible and efficient way to manage data and security within your organization.

What’s the Buzz About?

Traditionally, record ownership in Dynamics 365 was confined to a single business unit, which could sometimes limit collaboration and data access. But with this new feature, you can now enable record ownership across multiple business units, breaking down silos and fostering better teamwork.

Key Benefits:

  1. Enhanced Collaboration: Users from different business units can now access and manage records seamlessly, promoting a more collaborative environment.
  2. Improved Security: The feature allows for more granular control over data access, ensuring that only authorized users can view and edit records.
  3. Flexibility: Organizations can now design their security model to fit their unique structure and needs, making it easier to adapt to changing business requirements.

Potential Drawbacks:

  1. Complex Configuration: Setting up and managing security roles across multiple business units can be complex and time-consuming.
  2. Performance Impact: Enabling this feature may have an impact on system performance, especially in large organizations with a high volume of records.

How to Enable It:

  1. Navigate to Power Platform Admin Center: Go to the Environments tab and select the environment where you want to enable this feature.
  2. Enable the Feature: Go to Settings > Product > Features and turn on the toggle for "Record ownership across business units."
  3. Assign Security Roles: Assign security roles from different business units to users, allowing them to access and manage records across units.

Real-World Impact:

Imagine a scenario where your sales team in Business Unit A needs to collaborate with the marketing team in Business Unit B. With this feature, they can now share and manage customer records without any hassle, leading to more coordinated efforts and better results.


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