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Filter Query substringof not working and can't figure out this error message

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I have the following filter query (CDS) and the error message below. Trying to get the substring to work. Can someone help me figure out this error message or get this working?

 

Filter Query:

substringof('fsd1245-xxxx-xxxx-x34t-xxxxxxxxx',msdyn_flow_approval_itemlink)

 

Error Message:

An unknown function with name 'substringof' was found. This may also be a function import or a key lookup on a navigation property, which is not allowed.

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  • MJain Profile Picture
    2,450 on at

    Hi @saturation ,

     

    Can you please elaborate more on your requirement .  MSDN link mentions about all functions available to be used.

     

    Thanks

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    saturation Profile Picture
    203 on at

    I used 

    contains('myvalue',myfield) and that worked.

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