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Fix Microsoft Planner Not Showing Premium Tasks in Assigned to Me
Question details
The user is unable to see premium tasks created in Microsoft Planner or Project for the Web within their 'Assigned to me' view.
- Product
- Microsoft Planner
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Monitoring and managing assigned tasks across different Microsoft Planner tiers.
- Observed behavior
- Basic Planner tasks successfully display in the 'Assigned to me' view, but tasks created in premium Planner or Project for the Web are completely missing.
Ensure you are logged into the correct Microsoft 365 account and verify that your IT administrator has granted you the necessary premium licenses for Planner or Project for the Web.
Verify Task Assignments and Permissions
Check if the missing premium tasks were correctly assigned to your exact account and ensure you have the required viewing permissions.
Premium tasks from Project for the Web run on a different backend than basic Planner tasks. If a task isn't showing up, it may be due to an incorrect email assignment or a lack of permission to view the source project.
Ask the task creator or project manager to open the premium Planner or Project for the Web workspace where the task was created.
Check the 'Assignees' field for the specific task to confirm your exact Microsoft 365 email address is listed, rather than a similarly named guest account or group.
Log into your Planner portal, navigate to the 'Assigned to me' tab, and manually refresh your web browser to force a synchronization update.
Check Tenant-Wide Sync Issues and Contact Support
Determine if the missing tasks are an isolated issue with your account or a broader tenant-wide glitch requiring Microsoft Support.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do basic Planner tasks show up but premium tasks do not?
Premium tasks created in Project for the Web rely on the Dataverse infrastructure, which is different from the basic Planner backend. Syncing delays, permission mismatches, or missing premium licenses can prevent these specific tasks from populating in your Assigned to me view.
Do I need a specific license to view premium tasks in Microsoft Planner?
Yes. While basic Planner features are included in most standard Microsoft 365 business subscriptions, interacting with premium tasks generally requires your account to be assigned a specific Project Plan license by your IT administrator.
How long does it take for a newly assigned premium task to appear?
Typically, newly assigned tasks should appear in your 'Assigned to me' view within a few minutes. However, during server maintenance or depending on your organization's sync intervals, it may occasionally take longer for cross-platform tasks to fully populate.
