Dynamics 365 Sales – Licence Capabilities

Module / CapabilityTeam MemberSales ProfessionalSales Enterprise
Core Purpose Read-mostly access; light collaboration Streamlined sales processes Full sales automation and extensibility
App Access Team Member App only Sales Professional App Sales Hub, custom apps
Accounts & Contacts Read, update own records Full CRUD Full CRUD + custom tables
Opportunities Read-only Create & manage Full pipeline, forecasting, AI assistance
Leads Read-only Create, qualify, convert Advanced lead automation
Quotes & Orders Read-only Create & manage Full quote-to-order integration
Products & Price Lists Read-only Use existing lists Create, manage, ERP sync
Activities Create & edit own Full control Full control + automation
Dashboards & Reports Read-only Standard dashboards Full Power BI & custom visuals
Customisation None Basic Full Power Apps & business rules
Workflow & Automation Triggered flows only Limited templates Full automation & AI workflows
Integration & Extensibility Read via APIs Limited Full SDK & plug-ins
Security Roles Restricted App-specific roles Advanced role management
Governance / Compliance Auditing on shared entities Managed via Dataverse Full Managed Environment controls

Sales and Service may sit in different apps, but they share the same foundation — data, governance, and accountability.  When a record crosses from opportunity to case, the security model doesn’t reset; it extends.

Licences define who can act. Roles define how far they can reach.  Governance keeps those boundaries aligned across every customer touchpoint.


Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Licence Capabilities

When a customer issue hits your inbox, the difference between fast resolution and frustration often comes down to what your team’s licence allows them to do.  Licensing in Dynamics 365 Customer Service isn’t just an administrative checkbox — it’s the framework that defines service agility.

CapabilityTeam MemberCustomer Service ProfessionalCustomer Service Enterprise
Cases Read-only Create & resolve Full lifecycle management
Queues & Routing Not available Basic routing Advanced routing & SLA AI
Knowledge Management Read-only Consume articles Create & publish knowledge base
Service Scheduling Not available Not available Full scheduling & optimisation
Omnichannel Not available Not available Voice, chat, social channels
Insights & Analytics Limited views Basic reports Full analytics & Power BI

Beyond Sales and Service

While Sales and Customer Service form the most visible front line, the same licensing logic runs across the wider Dynamics 365 ecosystem — Customer Insights, Business Central, Finance & Operations, and Human Resources.

Each product brings its own licence tiers and data boundaries, but the governance challenge remains consistent.  When licences, roles, and environments drift out of sync, silos and compliance gaps appear.  Alignment turns a collection of products into a connected business platform.


The Bigger Picture

Security in Dynamics 365 isn’t just about protecting data — it’s about protecting business intent.  Licences, roles, and governance are not administrative overheads; they are mechanisms that translate strategy into control.

True Power Platform security is less about restriction and more about clarity — ensuring every user has the access they need, no more and no less.

Governance is the common language across every D365 app.

Opsis helps organisations design, implement, and sustain governance frameworks that align licensing, roles, and compliance — building confidence and control into every click.