Restrict global symbol resolution to a minor version

Development: Restrict global symbol resolution to a minor version. Generally available, GA 2026-10 (Microsoft 365 roadmap). "Configure global symbol downloads to remain within the major and minor version in app.json while still selecting the newest available patch for all dependencies. Business value: Development teams can make symbol restoration more predictable by preventing dependencies from moving to a newer minor release unexpectedly. This helps reproduce builds and test extensions against the intended Business Central minor version while still receiving compatible patch updates."

Microsoft 365 roadmap 573357 · Development · generally available · roadmap status “Launched”, phase General Availability

What Microsoft says

“Configure global symbol downloads to remain within the major and minor version in app.json while still selecting the newest available patch for all dependencies. Business value: Development teams can make symbol restoration more predictable by preventing dependencies from moving to a newer minor release unexpectedly. This helps reproduce builds and test extensions against the intended Business Central minor version while still receiving compatible patch updates.”

Dates

General availability: October CY2026 (2026 release wave 2)
Public preview: not given
On the roadmap since 2026-09-30, last changed 2026-09-30

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Business Central BC29: Control Global Symbol Versions: Global Source Enforce Minor Version at 9:40

Source: Microsoft 365 roadmap. Status words follow the roadmap.