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Posted on by frixel 1,089
Hello,
 
I'm using the flow below, which transfers data from an email inbox to a list.
I regularly encounter an error, as shown below.
 
I suspect this occurs when the TO: field contains more than 255 characters.
Can this be resolved?
 
 
 
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    MS.Ragavendar 6,921 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
     
    You have used the backend as SharePoint and there is column in the backend (To) which is having data type of Single Line of Text this will accept maximum 255 characters by Default.
     
    You can modify
    • The column Type from Single Line of Text to Multiple Line of Text (Plain Text) in the backend.
    • You passing the e-Mail ID instead of that pass the Display Name of the User.
    • Change the Column from Single Line of Text to Person or Group Column.
    Based on the above suggestion kindly choose whatever the best option which suits for you. 
    ✅ Please click Accept as solution if my post helped you solve your issue and help others who will face the similar issue in future.
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    🏷️ Please tag me @MS.Ragavendar if you still have any queries related to the solution or issue persists.
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    frixel 1,089 on at
     
    Thanks for your helps, i go for the first option : The column Type from Single Line of Text to Multiple Line 

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