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Get files (properties only) does not list some files

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Posted on 5 Dec 2019 15:31:32 by 34

Hi people,

I have a simple flow to collect files "pdfs" from a sharepoint folder, process them based on the given name and then move each file to the folder where is belongs. Some files however can not be seen at all when I am using Get files (properties only). I tried to filter the array on one of them based on the file name but it couldn't be found. Any thoughts?
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  • O1u Profile Picture
    13 on 18 Jul 2023 at 12:51:20
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    Still not working !!😪

  • hlosin Profile Picture
    27 on 05 May 2023 at 02:12:29
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    It's May 2023 today and I can confirm that the issue still exists.

     

    I used the "Get file (properties only)" action and was returning items for a target folder with subfolders and PDFs. However, returning 0 item for a folder all with XLSX files (no subfolders).

     

    Turning off "Include Nested Item" property fixed the issue for me.

  • MrAutomatey Profile Picture
    12 on 04 Oct 2022 at 23:17:24
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    This worked for me:

    Hard code the File Identifier value in the 'Get File Content' Action by pasting in the File Identifier:

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  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    on 30 Nov 2021 at 01:33:11
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    @maheshdadhich 

    does anyone know if this bug has been fixed?

  • ericwychan Profile Picture
    63 on 03 Aug 2021 at 09:47:15
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    @maheshdadhich 
    it's so desperate to figure out the issue and trial and error for a workaround.

    I originally wanna spend the day on another flow, now I have used the day to figure out and manage this error which caused my flow failed. (cry cry cry) 

     

    P.S. is that a bug found by other used or an official limitations mentioned in official statement?

  • maheshdadhich Profile Picture
    27 on 03 Aug 2021 at 09:37:44
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    That's right ! It was same for me. It was working for one library but not for other library. I have read in one post Its a bug in the product. But Its good that some how Its working

  • ericwychan Profile Picture
    63 on 03 Aug 2021 at 09:01:42
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    Thanks @maheshdadhich

    Yes, you are right.

    I do a lots of test and later today I found it out if I fill up that field I can get the correct number of entries.

    Actually it's weird because my flow was set and run correctly before.

    I guess there may be some updates from Microsoft.

     

    I tested over different file library and found even if I left that field blank, I can get the right no. of entries.

    The problem just happens to this particular library.

     

    Further investigation found files created after around July 30 was not listed.

    Therefore I guess something changed by Microsoft.

    Anyway, glad it's fine now.

  • maheshdadhich Profile Picture
    27 on 03 Aug 2021 at 08:55:37
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    Please try to put "Include Nested Item"  property s No. It worked for me

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  • ericwychan Profile Picture
    63 on 03 Aug 2021 at 07:02:15
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    I also have the same issue.

    My folder only have 18 files, but i found the "get files" only retrieved 12 files.

    I didn't apply any filter at all.

    I also didn't activate pagination or top count.

    Please help.

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  • maheshdadhich Profile Picture
    27 on 26 May 2021 at 16:47:23
    Re: Get files (properties only) does not list some files

    I also have the same Issue. My requirement is to delete the files from Office 365 Sharepoint library  which are older than 3 days. I am able to delete files from one folder through MS flow but If I use the same MS Flow for another library It does not work. It does not list the file in Get File(Property Only) activity. I checked the response of the activity and there is no file listed there. However there is no error in flow and It get success without any error. Also , Permission level is also same for the both the folder and It has edit permission for both the library

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