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Xpath returns null value

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Hi,

 

I'm getting null value when I tried to get sessionID using below function. Please help me on this.

 

xpath(xml(outputs('HTTP')),'//*[Local-name()="Envelope"]/*[Local-name()="Body"]/loginResponse/result/sessionId')

 

HTTP post request output (body):

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <Soapenv:Envelope xmlns:soapenv="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope" xmlns="urn:partner.soap.sforce.com" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLschema-instance">
<Soapenv:Body >
<loginResponse>
<result>
<metadataServerUrl>https://salesforce.com/services/soap/35.0</metadataServerUrl>
<sandbox>false</sandbox>
<sessionId>00RREg646744nnhd73636884</sessionId>
<userInfo>
<LoginName>Company</LoginName>
</userInfo>
</result>
</loginResponse>
</Soapenv:Body >
</Soapenv:Envelope>

 

Thanks in advance.

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    CFernandes Profile Picture
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    Re: Xpath returns null value

    @Ajay3 

     

    Your XML does not seem to be valid, when I try to convert the SOAP Envelope to XML it gives me the error. 

     

    Unable to process template language expressions in action 'Compose_2' inputs at line '1' and column '2860': 'The template language function 'xml' parameter is not valid. The provided value cannot be converted to XML: ''Soapenv' is an undeclared prefix. Line 2, position 3.'. Please see https://aka.ms/logicexpressions#xml for usage details.'.

     

    So I pasted it in an online XML validator and I got the same error. You can also validate XML at https://www.xmlvalidation.com/index.php?id=1&L=0 

     

    CFernandes_0-1599990313618.png

     

    That being said, In my blog I have explained how to get a value from the SOAP Envelope (Step 5 to Step 6C) : https://clavinfernandes.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/create-a-flow-using-the-soap-connector/ 

     

    If this reply has answered your question or solved your issue, please mark this question as answered. Answered questions helps users in the future who may have the same issue or question quickly find a resolution via search. If you liked my response, please consider giving it a thumbs up. THANKS!

     

     

  • v-bacao-msft Profile Picture
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    Re: Xpath returns null value

     

    Hi @Ajay3 ,

     

    Have you had an opportunity to apply any of @CFernandes 's recommendations to adapt your Flow? I did a test on my side and the results are consistent with what CFernandes described. It seems that the XML data you provided is in the wrong format.

     

    Please refer to @CFernandes 's suggestions to modify the configuration and feel free to let us know if you have any other questions.

     

    Best Regards,

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