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Retrieve from network - local file vs cloud file

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Posted on by Rezlious

Hi group,

 

I have a small Excel file (3 columns, 30 rows). When I try the lookup command, it works when the file is on my local disk but gives the above error (retrieve from the network) when I move the file to One Drive for business. What is the solution?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

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  • v-chengfen-msft Profile Picture
    v-chengfen-msft Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi @Rezlious ,

    The cause of this problem may be:
    There are some limitations in the excel connector, see below,
    I assume you are looking up the latest updated data

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    Please try to  use ClearCollect() to collect excel data and then use lookup() on the collection

     

    Best Regards

    Cheng Feng

     

     

     

     

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