MActionMicrosoft Dynamics 365Updated June 2026

How do I create a Dynamics 365 opportunity?

Short answer: You can create dynamics opportunity in Microsoft Dynamics 365 by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Create Dynamics Opportunity action to a workflow, map its 5 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Topic
name
stringRequiredOpportunity topic (display name)
Estimated Value
estimated_value
numberOptionalEstimated revenue
Estimated Close Date
estimated_close_date
dateOptionalEstimated close date (YYYY-MM-DD)
Account ID
account_id
stringOptionalGUID of the account this opportunity is linked to
Contact ID
contact_id
stringOptionalGUID of the primary contact
Sample request
{
"name": "{{trigger.name}}",
"estimated_value": "{{trigger.estimated_value}}",
"estimated_close_date": "2025-06-30",
"account_id": "{{trigger.account_id}}",
"contact_id": "{{trigger.contact_id}}"
}
Returns
{
"name": "Acme Q2 expansion",
"createdon": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z",
"opportunityid": "22222222-2222-2222-2222-222222222222",
"estimatedvalue": 50000
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Dynamics Opportunity.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Create Dynamics Opportunity.

What does the Create Dynamics Opportunity action do in Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Creates a sales opportunity with estimated value, close date, owner. For "qualified lead → auto-create opportunity in the right pipeline" workflows.
What inputs does Create Dynamics Opportunity require?
Required: Topic. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Microsoft Dynamics 365 returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Create Dynamics Opportunity support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Dynamics Opportunity inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Microsoft Dynamics 365's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Microsoft Dynamics 365 actions.

Action
Create Dynamics Account
Creates a company/account record in Dynamics with name, industry, custom fields. For "new B2B prospect → account record before contact" workflows.
Action
Create Dynamics Contact
Creates a contact tied to an account with email, name, custom fields. For "form submission → push to Dynamics" sync workflows.
Action
Create Dynamics Task
Creates a follow-up task tied to a contact, account, or opportunity. For "deal stagnant → create follow-up task" or "support ticket needs review → assign as task" patterns.
Action
Get Dynamics Contact
Returns a contact by ID with all standard and custom fields plus related account, opportunities, activities. The standard lookup before update or for enrichment workflows.
Action
List Dynamics Opportunities
Paginated opportunities with filters by stage, owner, value, recently updated. For pipeline-reporting workflows that aggregate by stage or owner.
Action
Search Dynamics Contacts
Lookup by name, email, or other field. The standard "find before update" pattern for upsert workflows.
Create Dynamics Opportunity in Microsoft Dynamics 365 — start free