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Get File Contents Doesn't Work in My Flow Created

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I built a flow using When a File is Created or Modified (Properties Only) the next step is Get File Contents. 
I keep getting the error Not Found.
I have tried using an explicit file path and a dynamic File Identifier.
Nothing works and i just can't get past this step?
The first trigger picks up the new file creation in the correct folder then I'm stuck.
Screenshot attached - quite a simple flow.
Please help?
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    MS.Ragavendar Profile Picture
    7,431 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
     
    In Get file content, click the field and choose Identifier from the trigger.
     
    Do not use ID (that’s the list item ID in the library, and “Get file content” often expects the file identifier).
     
     
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    @MS.Ragavendar thank you for the quick reply.
    I'm not sure I follow though as what you suggest doesn't seem to be an option?
    I can only type in the path manually in the File Identifier box or use the lightening bolt to choose a dynamic identifier
    Apologies if this is very basic, screenshots of what I see are attached
    Screenshot 2026-04-09 113659.jpg
    Screenshot 2026-04-09 114021.jpg

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