Key Functionality Gaps When Moving to Planner
Planner supports simple teamwork, but it does not replace key Project Online capabilities used by PMOs and project managers.
What Planner Does Not Provide
- No portfolio dashboards
- Limited scheduling and dependencies
- No cost or budget tracking
- No governance workflows
- No custom fields or historical imports
No Portfolio Roll Ups
Planner provides no native way to view project portfolios or executive dashboards. PMOs must rebuild reporting using Power BI or external tools.
Limited Scheduling
Planner lacks dependencies, critical paths, resource leveling and advanced scheduling used for complex project plans.
No Cost or Budget Tracking
Planner does not support cost fields or budget management. Financial tracking must be recreated with Power Apps or another tool.
Missing Governance Workflows
Planner has no intake forms, stage gates or approval routines. These must be recreated using Power Apps or Power Automate.
No Historical Data Import
Planner cannot import custom fields, legacy metadata or timesheet history from Project Online without external migration tools.
A Clear View of Planner Limitations
Use these gaps to decide whether your organisation needs Planner alone or a combination of Planner, the PMO Accelerator or an ISV solution.