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I created a flow that triggers when an item is modified in a SharePoint list using When an item is created or modified. I added several Trigger Conditions:

I quadruple-check the data, and I know these conditions (all of them) are NOT met, but still the flow keeps triggering in a loop. I also added a Send an HTTP request to SharePoint to modify a Column I called "FlowModified" and the set the value to utcNow(). I checked the data, and that is working also. I added a couple of conditions that are also met.:

I also created a hidden column shown in the Trigger Conditions (PAB_FPAC_Notified) that when the flow run it saves as a "Yes" (I have tried yes, Yes, True, true, boolean, text column, all sort of options.

Why is this flow still triggering when so many conditions have been put in place, and are not met? I checked the flow's runs, and it keep running approximately every minute. The flow is supposed to send an email, and the email is only sent once as expected, but I feel like the server keeps trying to run the flow, and checking, even when nothing has been modified:

Is this normal. I feel like it is very wasteful, and annoying that this keeps happening. Can Microsoft just add a When item modified like SharePoint Designer had? How can I stop this infinite loop (if that's the term)?

Thanks.

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Brad_Groux 4,556 on at

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If the Flow is continually being triggered, you must have formatting, syntax or logic issues within your condition(s). I'd encourage you to rebuild your conditions one step at a time, testing as you add each one to find out where the culprit is.

If you could provide an expanded screenshot of your Flow and steps, your Flow run history, and of any detailed error messages you're receiving we could likely better assist you. Also, for the best results, you may want to review How to write a good forum post.

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notj 782 on at

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@emfuentes27 I like to use lots of compose actions to verify the data in the trigger columns is how I expect it to be. This usually helps me resolve any Flow Trigger Condition issues.

Can you post the body of an item that it's running on, and verify the trigger conditions in your screenshot are still in there?

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