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PA - SharePoint Copy folder action taking hours to complete

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Posted on by TStephenson 6
I have a flow that's been running almost two years with no issues. Execution time averaged less than 5 minutes.
 
Since the last week of October, the Copy SharePoint step has gone from seconds to HOURS. 
 
The folders being copied: 2 main folders, one 5 sub-folders and one with 2 sub-folders. 
 
I'm not sure if SharePoint is being throttled for some reason, or if there's something wiggy in the flow. I've tried recreating the flow, and same issue (yes, I also tried the "turn if off, turn it back on"). 
   
I have a second flow that is also using the SharePoint Copy Folders action that is behaving the exact same way. 

Any suggestions on where to check next? 
 

 
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    MB-06111442-0 3 on at
    I am having the exact same issue. The proccess use to take just a few minutes and now it is taking 1-4hrs to complete. Have you figured out a solution?
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    creativeopinion 10,508 Moderator on at
    It's hard to offer any recommendations without seeing your full flow and the logic behind it. If you are using the new designer, toggle it off and click each action to expand it. Upload a screenshot of your flow in edit mode.

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