Azure DevOps Pipeline Settings Error - "This setting cannot be changed as it is enforced at the organization level"

I'm trying to update pipeline-related settings under Project Settings > Pipelines > Settings in Azure DevOps, but some of the options (e.g., "Disable creation of classic build pipelines", "Disable creation of classic release pipelines") are grayed out and show a tooltip saying:

"This setting cannot be changed as it is enforced at the organization level."

I am a Project Administrator but still cannot change this setting.

What I’ve Tried:

• Tried to change the settings under project-level settings (shown in screenshot).

• Looked into organization-level settings but I do not have access.

• Searched Azure DevOps documentation but couldn't find a clear explanation about how to override or request changes for organization-enforced settings.

  Expected Behavior:

  I expected to be able to toggle these settings as a project admin.

Actual Behavior:

The settings are locked with a tooltip saying they are enforced by the organization, and cannot be edited at the project level.

Question:

• Where exactly in Azure DevOps organization settings can these restrictions be updated?

• Do I need to contact an organization admin to change this?

• Is there any way to temporarily override this at the project level (e.g., for testing)?

In short, you will need to talk to your Organization Admin.

• Where exactly in Azure DevOps organization settings can these restrictions be updated?

  • If you select the Organization Settings from the project selection screen, it has a very similar screen with a section header of Pipelines and an link to Settings identical to what you see in the project level.

• Do I need to contact an organization admin to change this?

  • Yes you will as you say you don't have permissions to do this yourself

• Is there any way to temporarily override this at the project level (e.g., for testing)?

  • No, if it is changed at the org level, it will change it for all projects