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Fix Unable to Edit a Microsoft Planner Premium Plan
Question details
The user is unable to modify a shared Microsoft Planner premium plan after their premium trial expires.
- Product
- Microsoft Planner
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to edit or modify tasks within a shared premium plan in Microsoft Planner after the trial period has ended.
- Observed behavior
- Editing access is locked. Assigning a Project Plan 3 license successfully restores the ability to modify the planner.
Verify your current Microsoft 365 subscription status to confirm whether your Planner Premium trial has recently expired.
Assign a Project Plan 3 or Project Plan 5 License
To modify premium Planner plans, users must be assigned an active Planner and Project Plan 3 or 5 license.
When a Microsoft Planner Premium trial ends, users lose the ability to modify premium plans, even if they are shared with them. Editing access requires a specific premium license level.
Log in to the Microsoft 365 admin center using an account with administrator privileges.
In the left navigation pane, expand the 'Users' menu and click on 'Active users'.
Select the user who is unable to edit the plan. In the right-hand properties pane, switch to the 'Licenses and apps' tab.
Check the box next to 'Project Plan 3' or 'Project Plan 5' (which includes Planner premium features) and click 'Save changes'.
Manage Projects and Documents Efficiently with WPS Office
While Microsoft Planner and Project require expensive premium licenses for advanced capabilities, WPS Office provides a free, lightweight, and powerful alternative for your daily productivity and project management needs.
- 1. Download the Software: Visit the official WPS Office website to download and install the free suite on your device.
- 2. Open Existing Office Files: Launch WPS Office to directly open and edit any .docx, .xlsx, or .pptx files with full formatting retention.
- 3. Utilize Templates for Projects: Open WPS Spreadsheet, click on the 'Templates' tab, and search for project management layouts to track your team's progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can some users edit the plan without a premium license?
Depending on specific tenant configurations or caching, some basic functions might temporarily appear available, but Microsoft's official policy strictly requires a Project Plan 3 or 5 license to continuously modify premium Planner plans.
How long does it take for a newly assigned license to work?
It can take up to 24 hours for a newly assigned Project Plan 3 or 5 license to fully sync across the server and restore your editing access to premium plans.
Will I lose my Planner data when my premium trial ends?
No, your plan data is safely retained on Microsoft's servers. However, you will be locked out of modifying premium features until a valid license is applied to your account.
Can I use Project Plan 1 to edit premium Planner plans?
No. Editing premium Planner plans specifically requires either a Project Plan 3 or a Project Plan 5 license. Project Plan 1 does not include the necessary premium modification rights.
