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Allow creation of Dataverse tables in a non-default solution context (not only the Default Solution)

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Description

Allow creation of Dataverse tables directly inside a chosen solution (instead of Default Solution)

Description

When creating a new Dataverse table, the current experience forces the table to be created inside the Default Solution, with no clear option to select a custom solution. This causes ALM issues because tables created outside a specific solution do not automatically belong to that solution, making them harder to track, version, export, and deploy across environments.

Proposed Improvement

  • Add the ability to choose the target solution when creating a new Dataverse table.
  • Ensure table metadata (columns, relationships, forms, views) is automatically created inside the selected solution.
  • Update SDK/API support to allow specifying the target solution when creating tables programmatically.
  • Provide documentation that promotes solution-aware table creation as part of recommended ALM practices.

Why This Matters

  • Prevents pollution of the Default Solution with unmanaged components.
  • Ensures tables use the correct publisher prefix tied to the solution.
  • Supports predictable ALM, CI/CD pipelines, and environment migrations.
  • Aligns with Microsoft’s recommendation to build everything inside solution-aware contexts.

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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No files, tests, or entry points are identified. Start by locating the table-creation flow and the SDK/API surface, then determine how solution context is represented. Done should include solution-aware creation for table metadata and the requested documentation, with behavior verified in the repository's available tests.

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Domain
api, databases, documentation
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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