Solved: Import Package (Legacy) not working when importing flow from another tenant

Import Package (Legacy) not working when importing flow from another tenant

I am currently encountering an issue while attempting to import a flow that has been exported as a package (zip) from tenant A to tenant B.

I have frequently utilized this method in the past to effortlessly copy flows to another tenant, following these steps:

1. Export the flow on Tenant A and generate/save the resulting ZIP fiel

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2. On the new tenant B: I choose "Import Package (Legacy)

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3. I upload the Package Zip File, correct the connection for SharePoint and confirm with "Import"

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4. I encounter this message but it was always manageabe as I can proceed by clicking on "Save as a new flow"

Typically, I would be redirected to the flow editor, allowing me to swiftly adjust corresponding SharePoint lists, connections, etc. Afterwards, I simply saved the flow, and it was successfully copied to the new tenant B.

However, I am currently encountering an error message that did not occur in the past:

I've attempted various flows with entirely new tenants and connections, but I consistently encounter this error message now. I've even retried scenarios from previous instances where I know this approach worked successfully. This error never surfaced in the past, and based on my frequent use of this approach, it seems to have arisen around October or November.

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Debugging approaches:

I delved into the Package's ZIP file and modified the flow's name within the "definition" JSON file, for instance, to "A."

Despite making these adjustments and repeating the steps, I still receive a similar error message:

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It is certain that the name is not being retrieved from another source, as I have now changed the name to "A," and the error message reflects the new name I selected.

It appears that when clicking on "Save as a new flow," Power Automate automatically generates a new flow with the name "draft_[flow name from definition.json]," which is causing issues.

I suspect that this might be a bug.

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Note:

I am already aware that an alternative solution involves building a solution and then importing the entire package. However, for this particular use case, setting up such a solution is not resource-efficient.

From my limited perspective, I hypothesize that the "_" within the flow name is causing an issue, aligning with the error message. Nonetheless, users have no control over the automatically generated flow draft name.

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