How to copy or move document sets from one library to another in SharePoint using Power Automate

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I have 2 libraries with the same content type for document sets.

I'm trying to move the document set from one library to another (Active and Archive)

I'm using the action "Send an HTTP request to SharePoint"

Here's the setup I have

method = post

uri = /_api/site/CreateCopyJobs

headers:

Accept - application/json;odata=verbose

Content-Type - application/json;odata=verbose

Json:

}

I'm getting a 400 bad gateway.

I've tried modifying the JSON Option

{
"exportObjectUris": ["https://<tenantname>.sharepoint.com/sites/<sitename>/<library>/<doc set name>"],
"destinationUri": "https://<tenantName>/sites/<sitename>/<archive library>/",
"options": {
"IgnoreVersionHistory": false,
"IsMoveMode": true,
"AllowSchemaMismatch": true,
"AllowSmallerVersionLimitOnDestination": true,
"NameConflictBehavior": "replace",
"IncludeItemPermissions": false,
"BypassSharedLock": true,
"ExcludeChildren": false
}
}

I get a 400 - Cannot convert a primitive value to the expected type 'Edm.Int32'.

I am able to move the document set with the move function on the SharePoint Library but can't do it with Power Automate.

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Michael E. Gernaey 53,488 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hi @MS-03101913-0

Are you required to use the Send HTTP request? Can you leverage the actions directly. Now that question isn't whether it works, I am asking if you can change the approach.

also, can you please share your Flow, with inputs (build mode) and then also in Run mode where you get the errors, so we can see the inputs and outputs of each step to hopefully get more details.

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Hello Michael,

what direct action are you referring to? I've tried move file and move folder and both error out.

My flow starts with a "For a selected file" and I chose the document set name in the library.

I'm attaching the output of each step as txt files.

Move CabDocSet.txt

Move Folder.txt

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Here are the other two outputs.

Send and HTTP Req...

For a Select File...

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I am essentially following this copilot suggestion:

To perform a complex move of a document set using the CreateCopyJobs API in Power Automate, follow these steps:

1. Set Up the Flow

Start with a trigger, such as "Manually trigger a flow" or "When an item is created or modified."

2. Send an HTTP Request to SharePoint

Use the "Send an HTTP request to SharePoint" action to call the CreateCopyJobs API.

Configure the action as follows:

Method: POST

URI: /_api/site/CreateCopyJobs

Headers:

Accept: application/json;odata=verbose

Content-Type: application/json;odata=verbose

Body:

json

{ "exportObjectUris": ["/sites/YourSite/Library/DocumentSet"], "destinationUri": "/sites/YourSite/DestinationLibrary", "options": { "IsMoveMode": true, "IgnoreVersionHistory": false, "AllowSchemaMismatch": true } }

3. Monitor the Job

The API returns a job ID. Use this ID to monitor the status of the copy/move job.

Add another "Send an HTTP request to SharePoint" action to check the job status:

Method: GET

URI: /_api/site/GetCopyJobProgress(jobId='YourJobID')

4. Handle Errors

Use conditions in Power Automate to handle errors or retries if the job fails.

Notes:

Replace /sites/YourSite/Library/DocumentSet and /sites/YourSite/DestinationLibrary with the actual paths of your source and destination.

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to perform these actions.

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