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Using AuthorID to edit Author field in another sharepoint list

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Posted on by Calcioscacchi 413

Hi guys. 

 

I've copied elements from a sharepoint list (call it SourceList) to another (DestList) with a simple flow. and it works fine.

 

As u know, in DestList the author as the creation_datetime  are not sync cause they depend from the owner of the flow.

 

I found this video to edit this fields:

(3) Get and update SharePoint list item using Power automate Http REST call l Parse Json l MS Flow - YouTube

 

but i'm facing a problem with the POST Method. As Author, I have the AuthorID property and it seems that the body of my HTTP request is not legit. 

 

Actually i saved correctly the AuthorId of the SourceList in a variable, this is how I set the request:

 

Calcioscacchi_0-1701102685757.png

 

 

I tried also:

Calcioscacchi_1-1701102724494.png

 

 

 

But its not working. 

Some suggestions?

Thanks.

 

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  • Anchov Profile Picture
    Anchov 1,986 on at

    It looks like you have inconsistent use of quotes in your Body (in both screen shots).  I have used double quotes successfully in:

    Anchov_0-1701104976589.png

    In the past I have used a JSON validator to help catch these syntax errors. (JSON Online Validator and Formatter - JSON Lint)

    If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
    If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.
    Cheers!
    Rick Hurt

  • Calcioscacchi Profile Picture
    Calcioscacchi 413 on at

    Calcioscacchi_1-1701166704027.png

     

     

    I've tried with your solution but still not working. 

    Beside syntax errors, I think that my configuration doesn't reach the AuthorId field, maybe this field is in ReadOnly mode? Some hints to set this field editable?

     

  • Anchov Profile Picture
    Anchov 1,986 on at

    Yes, AuthorID is a system field, and it cannot be written to without unlocking it first. While I haven't personally tried this, you may want to explore the solution provided in the link here:
    Update the Created By (AuthorID) Field of a ShareP... - Page 2 - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

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    Calcioscacchi 413 on at

    I've tried it but I have no so much knowledge to manage the errors that I met applying this method to my lists. 

    I find a workaround creating 2 columns called "AkaAuthor" and "AkaCreationDate", then I use the POST method on them and I have the informations I need.

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