Why does it show that i need a power apps plan in my company

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I build a power apps application for my company and i used an account from a employee and they can themself create a new power app but if they open the link i got from

in my power apps then it says

its in german but basically it says that i need a power apps plan can someone exlpain me what that exactly means and what to do and why he can create an own power apps plan but not my app(they are member in my power app and sharepoin list)

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Hello @CY-12121054-0,

Even if someone can build or open Power Apps, they still need the right license to use certain apps — especially if the app uses premium connectors like Dataverse, SQL, or custom APIs. That message means the user doesn’t have a Power Apps plan that covers those features.

To fix it, you have a few options:

Assign a Power Apps per-user or per-app license to the person opening the app

Or rebuild the app using only standard connectors (like SharePoint, Excel, etc.) if possible

Or let them start a free trial if they just need temporary access

Also, make sure the app is shared properly and that the user has access to any connected data sources.

Bottom line: the app works, but the person opening it needs a license that matches the features used in the app.

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But i didnt use any special connectors my plan doesnt involve premium connectors aswell i use only sharepoint not datavarse

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If you're only using SharePoint and still seeing the “Power Apps plan required” message, here are a few things to double-check:

1. App environment
Make sure the app was built in the default environment or a standard environment not in a Dataverse for Teams or a restricted one. Some environments trigger licensing checks even for standard connectors.

2. Connection ownership
Check who owns the SharePoint connection in the app. If the connection was created by someone else (like the app builder), users might need their own connection or permissions to use it.

3. App sharing
Even if users are added to the SharePoint list, they still need to be shared on the app itself in Power Apps. Go to the app → Share → add the user or group.

4. Tenant policies
Some organizations have custom tenant restrictions that block access to apps unless users have a license, even if the app uses only standard features. You might need to check with your Microsoft 365 admin.

Bottom line: even without premium connectors, licensing prompts can appear due to environment setup, connection ownership, or tenant-level policies. If everything looks standard, your admin might need to review the licensing rules for your tenant.

Let me know if you want help checking the environment or connection setup!

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CY-12121054-0 16 on at

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Thank you for your reply. How can i check if the app was build in a default environment or if it was build in a dataverse for teams

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You can check the environment in just a few seconds:

1. Look at the URL when you edit the app
Open the app in Power Apps Studio.
If the URL contains something like:

- **/environments/Default-*** → it’s in the **default environment**
- **/environments/xxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx/teams/** → it was built in **Dataverse for Teams**

Dataverse for Teams apps always have **“teams”** in the URL path.

2. Check from the Power Apps home page
Go to **make.powerapps.com**
In the top right, you’ll see a dropdown showing the current environment.

If the app is listed under:
- **Default** → it’s a normal environment
- **Environment named after a Team** (e.g., “Team – Marketing”) → that’s a **Dataverse for Teams** environment

Dataverse for Teams environments always follow the pattern:
**Team – <Team Name>**

3. Check inside Microsoft Teams
If the app was created directly inside Teams (Apps → Power Apps → Build), then it is **automatically** a Dataverse for Teams app.

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CY-12121054-0 16 on at

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So does this mean my power apps is datavarse and if so how can i change it so its a normal i have worked with dataverse in the beginning until i realized that it was premium feature and i switched to sharepoint

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