How can I add extensionAttributes to the list of triggers in Lifecycle Workflows?

Question

When creating a lifecycle workflow that triggers on an attribute change, none of the extensionAttributes (e.g., extensionAttribute1 through 15) appear in the dropdown. These attributes are native to Entra and are being used for data that doesn't meet the criteria of other attributes. How can I add (or can you add) the extensionAttributes to the list of attributes that can trigger?

Answer 1

Hello @Michael Liben,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Q&A.

Based on your description, I understand that while creating a lifecycle workflow with the trigger type "Attribute Changes," you are attempting to select extensionAttribute1 through 15 as the "Trigger Attribute." However, these extension attributes are not visible in the list of selectable attributes.

Currently, on-prem extension attributes, directory extensions, and custom security attributes are not supported as trigger attributes. Below is the list of attributes that are supported for the attribute change trigger.

• department,jobTitle,employeeType,manager,directReports,companyName,officeLocation,employeeId
• usageLocation,streetAddresses,postalCode,city,state,country
• surname,givenName,displayName
• mail,mailNickname,proxyAddresses,otherMails
• mobilePhone,faxNumber
• userPrincipalName,userType,preferredLanguage,accountEnabled,assignedPlans

This is the reason why extension attributes are not appearing in the "Trigger Attribute" list.

Our engineering team is actively working to add support for extension attributes in trigger attributes. However, there is no ETA available for when this feature will be implemented.

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Thanks,
Raja Pothuraju.