Hierarchy Controls Deprecated in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform

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Hierarchy Controls Deprecated in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform

Microsoft periodically updates the list of features and capabilities it intends to remove from Dynamics 365 apps and the Power Platform. These deprecations mean that Microsoft will remove the functionality from a future release.

During the deprecated period, the feature or capability remains supported. This allows administrators to plan by transitioning to a replacement feature or developing an alternative solution.

July 2025 Update: Microsoft announces new hierarchical visualiser for Dynamics 365 Sales.

 

Hierarchy Controls and Visuals to be removed in October 2025

Dynamics 365 hierarchy account view

Microsoft deprecated hierarchy controls in model-driven apps in October 2024.

Organizations typically use these controls to visualise the hierarchy between accounts or product families within tree and tile views.

Microsoft plans to remove hierarchy controls in October 2025 due to low usage, accessibility issues, and incompatibility with the modern app interface.

After removal, end-users will no longer be able to view the visual representation of hierarchical relationships between records using this legacy feature.

Temporarily enable hierarchy controls

Hierarchy controls are automatically disabled, but until October 2025, administrators can temporarily re-enable them by updating settings in existing apps.

In make.powerapps.com, select your app, then click Settings > Features to toggle the View Hierarchy setting.

Enable hierarchy control in Power Apps

Hierarchy controls will continue to work in your app until October 2025, when the feature is entirely removed.

In July2025, Microsoft announced plans for new hierarchical visualiser that will be available for Dynamics 365 Sales.

Microsoft Resource: Important Deprecations Coming in the Power Platform

First Published: November 14, 2024
Warren Butler - ServerSys Insights and Resources Author for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. He brings over 20 years of experience covering business transformation, CRM and Microsoft Dynamics to help organisations grow by embracing technology.

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