Scalar User-defined functions (UDFs)

Data Warehouse · General availability · Planned

Data Warehouse General availability Planned
Last Modified: July 21, 2026 Release Date: Q4 2026

Description

We're expanding scalar user-defined functions with new capabilities, including INLINE = AUTO, improved error messaging, support for special built-in functions, and CONTINUE/BREAK statements in **computation**-based UDFs.

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Inline Scalar user-defined functions (UDFs) in Microsoft Fabric Warehouse (Preview)
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Change History

  1. 2026-07-21
    Release Date 2026-09-30 -> 2026-12-31
  2. 2026-06-16
    Restored to Roadmap
  3. 2026-06-16
    Removed from Roadmap
  4. 2026-04-23
    Release Date 2026-06-30 -> 2026-09-30 Feature Description We're expanding the capabilities of scalar user-defined functions. This update unlocks new scenarios for expression-based UDFs including support for while loops multiple return statements and complex control flows. Additionally we've improved error messaging to make debugging easier and development more intuitive. -> We're expanding scalar user-defined functions with new capabilities including INLINE = AUTO improved error messaging support for special built-in functions and CONTINUE/BREAK statements in **computation**-based UDFs.
  5. 2025-10-16
    Roadmap Item Added
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