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Power Automate Desktop - Error Failed to select option (option wasn't found)

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Hi,

 

We build a desktop flow using PAD through which we login in a program and import an excel file.

 

The issue is that is not working every time.   It works 4-5 times and after this we receive the error " Failed to select option(option wasn't found)".

 

We checked the UI element and it looks like this:

LNeaga_Next_0-1621254319058.png

 

We think something is dynamic, we tried to record multiple times but is not working.

 

Is there any possibility to check what parameters the selector has when it is working? 

 

Do you have any suggestions?

 

Please see below the PAD flow:

LNeaga_Next_1-1621254597506.png

 

 

Thank you!

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  • Shrav Profile Picture
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    Hi @LNeaga_Next ,

    When you notice the action failing, capture the UI element again. Instead of recording it, capture it via the UI Elements Pane on the right of the Designer. 
    Compare this with the previously captured selector (which worked) to identify any differences.
    You may also use the "If window contains" condition to check if the element exists and then proceed with clicking it.

     

    Cheers,
    Shrav

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