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Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

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Posted on 25 Nov 2020 05:24:48 by 13

I am using Power Automate Desktop to create some flow.

But it cannot be saved now.

 

Error Message: Flow "xxx" failed to save

Correlation ID: d419547a-c69a-4aba-a498-93c68c5d2a2d

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Can anyone advise the reason and solution?
I have searched around and found the topic below but it cannot solve my problem because I already have database and already have upgraded my plan.

Also, this problem only happen to Power Automate Desktop.

There is no problem if I use Windows Recorder.

 

https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Automate-Desktop/Unable-to-Save-any-UI-flows/td-p/618324

 

Appreciate your help in advance!!

 

 

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    on 18 Apr 2021 at 15:29:47
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    Here is the solution that worked for me. 

     

    PAD Console does not show any flows (microsoft.com)

  • ittichai Profile Picture
    19 on 16 Apr 2021 at 14:45:06
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    After further investigation, I found this is the issue that access to some endpoints is blocked by security software (Netskope client), which is required on the work computer to monitor network traffic. I validated this by terminating the Netskope process from Task Manager, I then can save the project. Obviously, the security software will spawn back. 

     

    Permanently, I worked with IT and MS Support to whitelist these Worldwide and All endpoints listed here https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/ip-address-configuration#desktop-flows-services-required-for-runtime

     

  • CesarRamirez Profile Picture
    71 on 15 Apr 2021 at 23:35:54
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    I installed the latest version 2.7.49.21099 and the error appeared again, after few work time. 😓

  • CesarRamirez Profile Picture
    71 on 14 Apr 2021 at 23:47:51
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    Today the same error appeared to me.
    It does not seem to be damage in the particular flow, because I closed the flow losing develop, then I opened other past good flows and when trying to save, I get the same error. 😕😐

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  • ittichai Profile Picture
    19 on 12 Apr 2021 at 21:05:40
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    I do have a Dataverse database I thought the question is if I'm using Dataverse in my project. If it is a permission issue, why I'm able to save when I create a new project?

    Thanks.

  • fraenK Profile Picture
    2,125 on 12 Apr 2021 at 20:49:03
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    You don't have a dataverse database? 

  • ittichai Profile Picture
    19 on 12 Apr 2021 at 20:37:32
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    yes, I'm using the latest version. All IP addresses are reachable. Clearing the localappdata did not help. No Dataverse. Note that I am able to save project when I start a new one and save when adding some actions. At some random # of actions, it will start failing. Removing recently-added actions did not work. 

  • fraenK Profile Picture
    2,125 on 12 Apr 2021 at 19:50:05
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    Do you have the latest version installed? https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2102613

    Are all IP addresses reachable? https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/ip-address-configuration

    Backup and clear %localappdata%\Microsoft\Power Automate Desktop

    Or Dataverse database issue or policy/permission changes?

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    on 12 Apr 2021 at 17:48:05
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    Nope.  I can't even save a flow with no actions at all.

  • ittichai Profile Picture
    19 on 12 Apr 2021 at 17:27:51
    Re: Failed to save flow in Power Automate Desktop

    You cannot even do it even no actions or a simple one? I started with able to save then afterward it would fail. Removing recently-added ones would not help.

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