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Web browser related errors for SaveData now prevent functions from running inside canvas developer

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Posted on by crisby

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Previously in the web developer where browser errors relating to SaveData() (i.e. "Data cannot be saved when in a web browser") were not being treated as errors that prevented the rest of the functions running, overnight this seems to have changed with a recent canvas developer UI update. SaveData() errors were almost treated like warnings but now they stop the entire function from running.

This is making it more difficult to test apps. Thankfully this doesn't appear to be causing issues with the actual published canvas app in a web browser.

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v-xida-msft on at

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Hi @crisby ,

Could you please share a bit more about your issue within your app?

Based on the issue that you mentioned, I have made a test on my side, and don't have the issue that you mentioned.

When running SaveData() function within my web browser (Chrome), the SaveData() fomrula would be treated as an error. It says that:

"There was a problem saving your data. Data cannot be saved when running in a web browser"

But the formula after the SaveData() function was executed successfully.

In addition, I think you have something misunderstanding on SaveData() function in PowerApps. Currently, within PowerApps, the SaveData() function could only be used/available within mobile device.

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You can't use these functions inside a browser, either when authoring the app in PowerApps Studio or when running the app in the web player. To test your app, run it in PowerApps Mobile on an iPhone or Android device.

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Please check the following article for more details:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/functions/function-savedata-loaddata#description

Please consider take a try to test your app using PowerApps Mobile App in your Mobile device, then check if the issue is solved.

Best regards,

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sperry1625 763 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

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UPDATE:

These functions can now be used when playing an app in a web browser as an experimental feature. This feature is disabled by default. To enable, navigate to Settings > Upcoming features > Experimental > Enabled SaveData, LoadData, ClearData on web player." and turn the switch on. To submit feedback regarding this experimental feature, go to Power Apps community forum.

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