Dynamics 365 Field Service : Configure key required security roles

What is a Security Role?
A security role is a collection of permissions (also called privileges) assigned to a user or team to control:
- What entities (tables) they can access (e.g., Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities)
- What actions they can perform (e.g., Read, Write, Create, Delete)
- At what level they can do it (e.g., User, Business Unit, Parent: Child BU, Organization)
Here's a detailed explanation of each security role in Dynamics 365 Field Service, focusing on who uses it, what permissions it provides, and why it’s important:
1. Field Service – Resource
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Who it's for: Frontline workers or field technicians.
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Purpose: Enables technicians to view and update their assigned work orders using the Field Service mobile app.
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Why it’s limited: Technicians only need access to jobs assigned to them, not to the entire system—this ensures data security and avoids complexity.
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Key Permissions:
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Read & update work orders.
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Cannot create or delete.
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2. Field Service – Administrator
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Who it's for: IT admins or service managers.
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Purpose: Grants full control over all Field Service operations.
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Why it's important: They need to set up, manage, and configure work order types, scheduling, inventory, and all Field Service data.
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Key Permissions:
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Full Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) access across the entire module.
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3. Field Service – Dispatcher
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Who it's for: Schedulers who assign jobs to technicians.
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Purpose: Allows scheduling of jobs and management of technician calendars and availability.
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Why it’s limited: Dispatchers only manage jobs within their business unit.
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Key Permissions:
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Can edit and schedule jobs.
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Limited delete access for scheduling records.
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4. Field Service – Inventory Purchase
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Who it's for: Inventory or warehouse managers.
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Purpose: To manage truck stock, purchase orders, inventory returns, and restocking.
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Why it's special: Inventory managers often need this in addition to a resource or dispatcher role, to ensure they can manage both stock and jobs.
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Key Permissions:
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Limited CRUD access for inventory-specific data.
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5. IoT – Administrator
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Who it's for: IT admins or technical service managers.
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Purpose: Used in Connected Field Service to manage IoT device registrations and alerts.
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Why it’s needed: IoT devices help in predictive maintenance; admins must manage device data, alerts, and workflows.
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Key Permissions:
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Full CRUD access on IoT-related entities.
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6. IoT – Endpoint User
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Who it's for: Microsoft only.
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Purpose: Used internally to establish communication between IoT systems and Dynamics 365.
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Why it exists: This is a technical background role for platform integration—not meant for real users.
Summary:
Security roles in Dynamics 365 Field Service are finely scoped to match real-world responsibilities. This helps ensure:
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Data is only accessed by the right people.
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Each user can perform their tasks efficiently.
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The system stays secure and compliant.
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