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Trying to have SharePoint list automatically pull updates from Excel file. The flow is working but duplicating the data on the excel for every pull. I only want new or modified data to be pulled. How can I edit my flow?

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  • Dieter Gobeyn Profile Picture
    Dieter Gobeyn 29 on at
    Based on your description you are doing an upsert. Are you sure the keys are you using are unique?
     
    An upsert is a combination of "update" and "insert." It means you either update an existing record or insert a new one, depending on whether the record already exists.

    To do this, you'll need a unique key. This key helps identify if a record is new or should be updated. Examples of unique keys include a record number in Excel, an auto-generated number, or any other unique identifier.

    Steps for Each Record in Excel:

    1. Identify the Unique Key: Each record in your Excel file must have a unique key.
    2. Check SharePoint for Existing Record: Look for the record in SharePoint using this key.
      • If the Record Exists: Update the existing record in SharePoint with the new data from Excel.
      • If the Record Does Not Exist: Create a new record in SharePoint with the data from Excel.
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    poweraut0help 2 on at

    Thank you for your help! My apologies as I am new to this. What do you mean by unique key? And once the unique key is identified, do I import the step into my flow? Thanks!

     

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