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Issue with Manual Testing of SharePoint Triggered Flow

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Hi,

Could someone please help me with an issue I am facing while testing a SharePoint-triggered Power Automate flow?

I have created a SharePoint workflow using the trigger “When a file is created or modified (properties only)”. After saving the flow and applying trigger conditions, I attempted to test it using the manual test option.

However, when I manually create the corresponding event in SharePoint (such as creating or modifying a file), the flow does not appear to start. I do not see any run entry in the run history—there is no indication of the flow running, failing, or waiting.

I expected to see at least a status such as Running or Failed, but nothing appears in the run history.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue, or does anyone have insight into why the manual test does not initiate the flow or show any run status?

I have attached a screenshot of the flow configuration for reference.

Thank you in advance for your help.

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    Vish WR Profile Picture
    3,748 on at
     
    Can you remove the trigger condition and see if it works? Also, check the internal name for the column used in the trigger condition.
     
    The split on the field you used is single item, not in an array format.
     
    Does the split-on and trigger condition work? I mean, does the flow start when the file is created or modified 
     
    Vishnu WR
     
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    Sunil Kumar Pashikanti Profile Picture
    2,318 Moderator on at
     
    The behavior you're seeing is standard for SharePoint triggers. When a flow has Trigger Conditions that aren't met, the flow doesn't start at all, which is why your Run History remains empty.
     
    1. Why "Manual Test" isn't working
    For automated triggers like "When a file is created or modified," selecting Manual Test only puts the flow into a "listening" state. It does not force a run; it simply waits for an external SharePoint event to occur. If that event is filtered out by your conditions, the "listening" window will eventually time out with no result.
     
    2. The Likely Culprit: Trigger Conditions
    If the condition evaluates to false, the run is never instantiated.
    Common issues: Null values in fields, incorrect case-sensitivity, or using internal field names that don't match your expression.
    Quick Test: Temporarily remove all Trigger Conditions and save as suggested by @Vish WR. Modify a file in SharePoint. If the flow runs, you know the logic error is inside your condition expression.
     
    3. Check your "Split On" setting
    In your trigger settings, Split On is likely unnecessary for this specific SharePoint trigger.
    The Fix: Go to Settings and turn Split On = Off. If the trigger payload structure is being split incorrectly, it can prevent the flow from recognizing the event as a valid start.
     
    4. Check for "Admin Mode"
    If this is a Sandbox environment, ensure Admin Mode is disabled in the Power Platform Admin Center. When enabled, all background triggers are disabled, and only manual/instant flows will work.
     
    Summary: The lack of Run History confirms the issue is at the Trigger level. Simplify the trigger by removing conditions and "Split On" to establish a baseline success, then add your logic back one step at a time.
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    SD-17041645-0 Profile Picture
    12 on at
    Hi,
     

    Thank you for the detailed explanation and guidance.

    It’s working as expected now after adjusting the trigger condition—the culprit was indeed the trigger condition. Your insight about how Manual Test works for automated SharePoint triggers was especially helpful. Understanding that it only puts the flow into a listening state (and doesn’t force a run when trigger conditions aren’t met) clarified the behavior we were seeing with the empty run history.

    Removing and then re‑adding the trigger conditions step by step made it clear where the logic issue was. I also appreciate the tips around Split On and the general approach of simplifying the trigger to establish a baseline.

    Thanks again for taking the time to explain this so clearly. It really helped move things forward.

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