What happened to SharePoint 2010 workflows?

SharePoint 2010 workflows have been retired since August 1, 2020 for new tenants and removed from existing tenants on November 1, 2020. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to Power Automate or other supported solutions.

Why is the list of workflow actions on the server not available?

The list of workflow actions on the server references an assembly that does not exist. Some actions will not be available. You take steps to create a new list workflow, site workflow, or reusable workflow. However, after you have completed the steps, the item isn’t present.

Why am I unable to edit or publish a workflow?

When you try to edit or publish a workflow, you receive one of the following error messages: SharePoint Designer cannot display the item. The list of workflow actions on the server references an assembly that does not exist. Some actions will not be available. You take steps to create a new list workflow, site workflow, or reusable workflow.

Microsoft Power Automate connects to all Microsoft 365 services and over 220 services to let an enterprise build custom workflows. With the continued investment in Power Automate as the universal solution to workflow, Microsoft is retiring SharePoint 2010 workflows.

How do I know if my organization is using workflow 2010?

To understand if your organization is using workflow 2010 or begin planning migration to Power Automate, we recommend that customers run the SharePoint Modernization Scanner tool to scan their tenants for legacy workflows usage. Using the Workflow Report generated by the scanner tool, customers can understand the following:

What is SharePoint workflow orchestration?

Since the release of SharePoint workflows, Microsoft has evolved workflow orchestration to not only encompass SharePoint, but all the productivity services you use with Microsoft 365 and beyond. Microsoft Power Automate connects to all Microsoft 365 services and over 220 services to let an enterprise build custom workflows.

What is the support period for SharePoint workflows with Microsoft 365 licenses?

To learn more about what specific features are included with Microsoft 365 licenses go here. SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint 2013-based workflows will continue to be supported for on-premises SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint 2019 Server platforms until 2026.

How do I add sample data to the corporate events list?

The DataInitializer.cs file adds sample data for the Corporate Events list by creating sample Event objects that correspond with the Corporate Events content type and which the add-in adds to the Corporate Events list.

Can a SharePoint workflow be notified when an item is added?

A SharePoint workflow can subscribe to be notified when an item is added or changed. When an item is added or changed, it is called an event. A workflow can wait for these events to happen before proceeding with the workflow.