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Posted on by FH-20121531-0

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Hello,

I've tried to set up a simple flow.

Starting listing the content of a folder in the SharePoint site, delete the file based on its ID.

When no one is on the file, no problem, it's working.

When someone has opened it, I got the error message "File is locked by the user".

I've tried to add a "Send HTTP Request to SharePoint" with POST method Recycle() or lockedByUser.

This step is passed successfully but the deletion is still not possible.

Do you have any idea on which way I need to investigate ?

Thanks in advance

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FH-20121531-0 4 on at

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Force delete file with Sharepoint

Thanks for your answer, it works with the DELETE method and GetFileByServerRelativeUrl
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Nived_Nambiar 17,292 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at

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Force delete file with Sharepoint

Hi @FH-20121531-0

Did you tried this operation as mentioned in blog to force delete a file ?

https://www.cleverworkarounds.com/2021/02/21/how-to-clear-annoying-excel-file-locks-in-power-automate/

Thanks & Regards,
Nived N
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