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Project for the Web Custom Fields Not Syncing with Dataverse

Adam Davis Oct 12, 2026 868 views

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Custom fields created in the Project for the Web Grid view are not appearing in Dataverse tables, and Dataverse columns are missing from the Grid view.

Project for the Web Custom Fields and Dataverse Synchronization

Product: Microsoft Project for the Web
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Attempting to map or view custom fields between the Project for the Web Grid interface and Microsoft Dataverse tables.
Observed behavior: Grid interface custom fields are not exposed in Dataverse, and columns created in Dataverse do not automatically become available in the Grid view.

Before you start

Verify that you have administrative access to your Power Apps environment to check your Dataverse table column configurations and confirm current data schemas.

Solution 1Recommended

Acknowledge Current Synchronization Limitations

Understand the current product boundaries regarding Grid custom fields and Dataverse to prevent data loss or workflow confusion.

At present, Microsoft Project for the Web does not support native synchronization between custom fields created in the Grid interface and Dataverse tables. This means any field you add directly in the Grid view is restricted to that interface and will not reflect in backend Dataverse queries or Power Apps.

Use out-of-the-box fields

For data that must be accessible across both the Grid view and Dataverse, rely exclusively on standard, default fields provided by Project for the Web.

Monitor the Microsoft 365 roadmap

Keep track of upcoming Microsoft updates, as two-way synchronization for custom fields is a highly requested feature that may be added in future product releases.

Acknowledge Current Synchronization Limitations

No Supported Workaround: There is currently no supported automated method or API available to force synchronization between these specific Grid custom fields and Dataverse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Power Automate to sync Grid custom fields to Dataverse?

No. Because the Grid custom fields are not currently exposed in the API or the underlying Dataverse schema, Power Automate cannot retrieve or sync these specific fields.

Where is my Project for the Web data stored if not in Dataverse?

The core Project for the Web data is stored in Microsoft Dataverse (within the Project Tasks and related tables). However, the specific custom fields created via the Grid UI are handled through a separate internal mechanism that is not currently accessible to administrators.

Will Microsoft add synchronization for custom fields in the future?

Microsoft regularly updates Project for the Web based on user feedback. While no official release date has been announced, exposing these custom fields in Dataverse is a known request and may be addressed in a future product update.

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