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Error: Action 'Get_file_content' failed

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Hello,
 
I have a workflow that does the following work for me (more than a year now):
  1. Microsoft Form is submitted by enduser.
    1. In this Form it is possible to make 3 uploads, not mandatory
  2. in the workflow, the uploads are saved on a public sharepoint site
  3. at the end of the flow, a pdf is generated with a summary of the flow and sent by mail to enduser and my team
  4. all this goes to a site content and power app
 
Since shortly, I receive the error "Action 'Get_file_content' failed" IF an upload is made. The weird thing is, that I can still retrieve the upload from the shared folder where it is supposed to be saved. However, the workflow doesn't finish and the pdf in mail isn't sent. 
 
I have not moved, renamed or anything else with the folder the uploads are supposed to go to. I haven't changed anything. Also, all embedded connections in use are working. 
 
I did submit by myself a Form with attachment and the workflow didn't pass. I'm the owner of the form, sharepoint site, the flow etc.
 
How can I fix this error please? What do I need to update in the workflow to give it a reset maybe?
 
Thanks
 
 
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  • SudeepGhatakNZ Profile Picture
    14,396 Most Valuable Professional on at
    What is the error?
    Is the ID value properly formatted?
    Is it failing consistently?
     
  • FranDV Profile Picture
    14 on at
    Hi SudeepGhataNZ,
     
    The error is called 'Action 'Get_file_content' failed'. 
    See screenshot for ID information - didn't change here anything (see screenshot)
    It is failing always when an attachment is uploaded to the Form. If a Form is submitted without attachments, the mail comes through with the pdf generated.
     
     
     
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    SudeepGhatakNZ Profile Picture
    14,396 Most Valuable Professional on at
    Please try using File Identifier instead of id
     
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  • FranDV Profile Picture
    14 on at
    Good afternoon,
     
    I have built what you suggested me and we are almost there. Very weird, once the steps you indicated where applied, it did work but then again it didn't work :-( Now I get a new error: 'Action 'Create_file_Training_Material' failed'




     

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