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Force delete file with Sharepoint

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Posted on 20 Dec 2024 16:01:42 by FH-20121531-0 4
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 10 Feb 2025 at 16:04:24
    Force delete file with Sharepoint
    Thanks for your answer, it works with the DELETE method and GetFileByServerRelativeUrl
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    Nived_Nambiar 17,464 Super User 2025 Season 1 on 20 Dec 2024 at 16:48:47
    Force delete file with Sharepoint
     
    Did you tried this operation as mentioned in blog to force delete a file ?
     
     
     

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