Question
What are the licensing conditions for the Enhanced Forecasting Worksheet in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including usage in Sandbox, reassignment, and applicability to other apps?
Licensing Conditions for Business Central Planning Tools
The Enhanced Forecasting Worksheet remains free for one concurrent user beyond the trial period in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central cloud environments. The free license can be activated in a Sandbox environment first and later in Production. The free license is transferable between users, allowing reassignment to another Business Central user after testing. Similar licensing models apply to other components in the Enhanced Planning Pack, where individual apps may be available separately or as part of the pack.
Explanation of Enhanced Forecasting Worksheet Licensing
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central cloud editions include the Enhanced Forecasting Worksheet, free for one concurrent user after trial periods end.
The licensing is intended for scenarios where primarily one planner or forecaster uses the tool at a time. The limitation applies to simultaneous users rather than the total number of assigned users.
The license permits installation and activation in a non-production Sandbox environment prior to Production deployment. This supports testing and configuration without affecting live data or licensing.
After testing, the free concurrent user license can be reassigned to any other user within the environment. This facilitates role changes, user rotations, and deployment updates.
Other apps in the Enhanced Planning Pack use similar licensing structures. Some are bundled, and others are available individually via AppSource.
For cloud deployments, single concurrent user access is typically included at no extra charge. On-premises setups usually require separate subscriptions.
This licensing approach balances cost control with delivering essential planning functionality.
If the subscription model changes or additional users require simultaneous access, additional licenses may be necessary. On-premises deployments do not offer the free single-user license and require full subscription purchase. If the app is not properly installed or enabled in Sandbox, the licensing benefits do not apply. Licenses do not transfer across separate Business Central tenants or environments and must be managed per environment.
Related Planning Tools and Licensing Scope
The Enhanced Forecasting Worksheet provides demand forecasting functionality within Business Central and follows the one concurrent user free license policy for cloud deployments.
The Enhanced Planning Worksheet offers inventory and purchase planning and shares similar licensing conditions. The Enhanced Planning Pack bundles these and additional tools, some requiring subscription beyond the free concurrent user limit.
Each tool supports different aspects of planning workflows but maintains consistent license terms to coordinate deployment and usage.