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Fix Power Automate Premium License Error for Azure Automation
Question details
The user needs to resolve a recurring premium license requirement error in Power Automate when using a non-Standard Azure Automation connection, despite having purchased and assigned a Per User license.
- Product
- Power Automate
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Running a Power Automate flow that relies on Azure Automation connections after assigning a premium Per User license.
- Observed behavior
- The flow continues to display a premium license requirement error and fails to recognize the recently purchased and assigned Per User license.
Ensure you have administrator access to the Microsoft 365 admin center and confirm that your Power Automate Per User licenses are active and have had enough time (up to 24 hours) to sync across the system.
Verify License Assignment and Connection Ownership
Ensure the premium license is correctly assigned to the flow owner and that the Azure Automation connection is authenticated by the correct account.
Power Automate checks the licensing status of the user who owns the flow and the account used to authenticate the specific connections. If there is a mismatch, the premium capabilities will be blocked.
Log into Power Automate, select 'My flows', click on your specific flow, and check the 'Owners' panel to verify which account is designated as the primary owner.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 admin center, go to 'Users' > 'Active users', select the flow owner's account, and check the 'Licenses and apps' tab to ensure the Power Automate Premium (Per User) license is applied.
In Power Automate, go to 'Data' > 'Connections' in the left sidebar. Locate your Azure Automation connection, click the three dots (...), select 'Switch account' or 'Update', and ensure it is authenticated using the licensed account.
Seek Assistance from the Power Automate Community
If the licensing error persists after verifying assignments, escalate the issue to specialized support for deep investigation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Power Automate show a premium license error for Azure Automation?
Azure Automation typically relies on premium connectors within Power Automate. If the flow owner lacks a Premium Per User or Per Flow license, or if the connection is authenticated under a different, unlicensed account, Power Automate will restrict the flow from running.
How long does it take for a newly assigned Power Automate license to sync?
It can take anywhere from a few minutes up to 24 hours for newly assigned licenses to fully propagate and sync across the Microsoft 365 admin center, Azure Active Directory, and the Power Platform environments.
Does a standard Microsoft 365 business license cover Azure Automation connectors?
No, standard Microsoft 365 licenses only cover standard, bundled connectors (like SharePoint, Outlook, or OneDrive). Connecting to enterprise services like Azure Automation usually requires a standalone Power Automate premium license.
