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Convert a value from a calculated SharePoint column, convert to number -- InvalidTemplate error

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I am trying to get a value from a calculated column in SharePoint, convert it to number and then use that output to update a different column in SharePoint. I'm getting an InvalidTemplate error.

 

What am I doing wrong here? Thanks you for your help!

 

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  • danmitchell36 Profile Picture
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    Re: Convert a value from a calculated SharePoint column, convert to number -- InvalidTemplate error

    @kreed 

     

    I don't believe the Compose step is needed. You can use the expression you created right in the field in the update item step. 

     

    Let me know if this helps! 

  • kreed Profile Picture
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    @danmitchell36-- thank you for looking at this--it's driving me crazy! 😄

     

    I'm still getting the same error. The SharePoint column is calculated and stored as text, though I have tried it in number format with the same result when I try to run the Flow.

     

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  • danmitchell36 Profile Picture
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    I have no issue doing this. Can you add a screenshot of the output of the get item step?

    This is what mine looks like. My calc field is "Test calc"

     

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  • kreed Profile Picture
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    I'm trying to convert SI and use it to update another column, SIS.

     

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    danmitchell36 Profile Picture
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    So strange, mine works fine.

     

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    I would try to rewrite the float() function. Beyond that I'm not sure 

     

    sorry @kreed 

  • kreed Profile Picture
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    @danmitchell36Thank you so much for helping me with this! After iterating on this several times, I finally closed my browser, cleared my cache, rewrote the expression and it worked. Is there a preferred browser for building flows?

  • danmitchell36 Profile Picture
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    Re: Convert a value from a calculated SharePoint column, convert to number -- InvalidTemplate error

    @kreed ,

     

    Glad it worked! I prefer Chrome.

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
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    I am having the same issue

    I am using Chrome  and have tried clearing cache.

    If I try Expression - float() or int(), the calculated field is not listed under Dynamic content to add it as parameter.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks    

  • BonnieStar Profile Picture
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    I've having the same issue.  If I try Expression - float() or int(), the calculated field is not listed under Dynamic content to add it as parameter.

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