cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Reply
KnipeBolland
Frequent Visitor

Condition Based on Number Calculated Field

Hi everyone,

 

I am trying to create a simple scheduled flow linked to a SharePoint list that will send an email for each item when the column 'Remaining Hours' is less than 10. But I keep getting an Action Failed error saying Invalid Template. Not sure if it makes a difference but the Remaining Hours is a calculated column. 

 

I have attatched images of the list, the column setup and the flow.

 

I hope you can help.

 

Many thanks,

 

Karl

Flow - ConfigurationFlow - ConfigurationFlow - FailureFlow - FailureList - Allocated HoursList - Allocated HoursList - Hours WorkedList - Hours WorkedList - Remaining HoursList - Remaining HoursList - ValuesList - Values

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

Accepted Solutions

@KnipeBolland 

The condition should be inside of the apply to each action - just like in your original Flow.

There should be no apply to each in the "yes" side of the condition.

 

So, if you go back to your original Flow and just change the left side of the condition to what I provided in my screen shot, you should be OK.

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott

View solution in original post

23 REPLIES 23
ScottShearer
Most Valuable Professional
Most Valuable Professional

@KnipeBolland :

You can add an expression to the left side of the condition which converts the value to an integer and it should work for you.

Please note that the value you want may not be available via dynamic properties and you'll have to enter it manually in the expression.  The expression that I used is in the comment area of the condition.  The screen shot below is from a Flow that runs without error based on a list that I created from your screen shots.

Condx.jpg

 

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott

The other thing I was going to suggest was to put the "10" in the expression window.  I've seen where it doesn't recognize the criteria as an integer, otherwise.

 

-Ed-

 

Thanks Scott @ScottShearer and Edd @edgonzales so much for your prompt reponses.

 

I have just tried what you requested and I am recieving a different error now when I try and save the flow after adding the expression.

 

I have attatched a screenshot.

 

Thank you for you help with this.

 

Karl

Flow Failure Message 2Flow Failure Message 2

@KnipeBolland 

The condition should be inside of the apply to each action - just like in your original Flow.

There should be no apply to each in the "yes" side of the condition.

 

So, if you go back to your original Flow and just change the left side of the condition to what I provided in my screen shot, you should be OK.

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott

Thanks Scott!

 

Opened the wrong flow when I came to test it. 

 

All works perfectly now thanks so much for your help!

 

Karl

Hi Scott @ScottShearer ,

 

I wonder if you can help again, all has been working fine until the remaining hours has a .5 value in it then it appears to fail again on that specific item.

 

Have you any idea what the issue could be?

 

Thank you

 

Karl

Flow Fail on itemFlow Fail on itemList view with ,5 valueList view with ,5 value

@KnipeBolland 

You'll want to replace int in your expression with float - everything else should remain the same.

float(items('Apply_to_each')?['Remaining_x0020_Hours'])
 
 
If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott

Thanks Scott works perfectly!


Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi, I have a similar Flow need, with a Condition of a Calculated Column being equal to 90, but the integer formula suggested in this thread is not working.  The below is the error message, the flow overview, and the integer expression.

 

Here is the error message during testing:

Error Message.JPG

 

Here is the Flow Overview:

Flow Overview.JPG

 

Here is my integer expression:  

int(items('Apply_to_each_2')?['DaysRemaining'])
 
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

@Anonymous 

Try the following:

  • removing int() from the expression (try this first)
  • Replace int() with float()

 

 

 

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott
Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi Scott,

 

I appreciate the suggestion, but replacing int with float didn't work.  Here is the new, but similar, error message:Error Float.JPG

Here is the new expression in my Condition:  float(Items('Apply_to_each_2')?['DaysRemaining'])
 
-KMattern

@Anonymous 

What type of column is DaysRemaining?  Check the output of your Get items action - are there null values?  Can you post a screen shot of what the data in that column looks like from the Get items output?

 

 

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott
Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @ScottShearer ,

 

DaysRemaining is a calculated column, counting down the days between a dated column (AgreementEnd) and today.
DaysRemaining column settings.  AgreementEnd is a dated column.DaysRemaining column settings. AgreementEnd is a dated column.

I'm not certain how to get at the Output for Get Items, but I see a Status code 200, and a scrolling window of Headers information, then a scrolling window of Body information.  What steps would I take to show this scrolling information for your review?  Nothing in the Headers window contains "null".

-KMattern

@Anonymous 

This should work - I just tested.

Wrap both sides of your expression in a float() expression.  In my example, I use Get item vs Get items - it doesn't matter.  Just select the calculated date column inside of your float() expression from Dynamic properties.

Float1.jpgFloat2.jpg

 

Not related to your Flow, but please note that your calculated date column is not dynamic - the only time the calculation will change is when the item is edited.  You are using a Today() expression in the column calculation but the value will not be updated unless with a value based on today unless you edit the item.

 

 

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott
Anonymous
Not applicable

@ScottShearer ,

 

The float expression doesn't allow me to choose dynamic fields Get Items or DaysRemaining, so I typed it manually as:  float(body('Get_items')?['DaysRemaining']) and changed it to equal float(90), but still got an error.  Why am I not able to select my dynamic fields - would that be a reason why it's failing?  Side question, do I not need to incorporate the Apply to Each at all in this condition statement?

 

Error Float90.JPG

-KMattern

Immediately before your condition, use a compose action and select your date value for the compos action value.  Then, reference the compose action in when creating your expression in the condition instead.

 

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott
Anonymous
Not applicable

@ScottShearer ,

 

I added a Compose before my Condition and used DaysRemaining.  My Condition now reads Outputs is equal to 90.

 

The test ran successfully, but when the Compose Output read 90.000000000, the Condition reported it as False.  I'm very close, but must be missing a crucial piece of the puzzle.

ComposeOutputFail.JPG

 

Update:  I altered my Conditional statement to:  float(outputs('Compose')) is equal to 90 and it works!!  Thank you @ScottShearer for your help!!

 

-KMattern

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi, I had a similar issue of converting a calculated field to integer, but after trying that I got this error.

'Template language expression cannot be evaluated: the default fired trigger is not defined at current scope'

The formula I have used is "int(items(triggerBody()?['Total_x0020_Cost']))" where Total Cost is the calculated field.

Hi @ScottShearer , would you be able to help me with something similar?

 

To send an email when column a is equal to 51 days - it is a calculated column on SharePoint also

DrishM13_0-1621339111226.png

 

I have this below but it does not send an email and the output shows up as "false"

Any assistance would be appreciated. 

 

Thank you!

Helpful resources

Announcements

Community will be READ ONLY July 16th, 5p PDT -July 22nd

Dear Community Members,   We'd like to let you know of an upcoming change to the community platform: starting July 16th, the platform will transition to a READ ONLY mode until July 22nd.   During this period, members will not be able to Kudo, Comment, or Reply to any posts.   On July 22nd, please be on the lookout for a message sent to the email address registered on your community profile. This email is crucial as it will contain your unique code and link to register for the new platform encompassing all of the communities.   What to Expect in the New Community: A more unified experience where all products, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages, will be accessible from one community.Community Blogs that you can syndicate and link to for automatic updates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. Stay tuned for the exciting new features and a seamless community experience ahead!

Summer of Solutions | Week 4 Results | Winners will be posted on July 24th

We are excited to announce the Summer of Solutions Challenge!    This challenge is kicking off on Monday, June 17th and will run for (4) weeks.  The challenge is open to all Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio & Power Pages) community members. We invite you to participate in a quest to provide solutions to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities.    Entry Period: This Challenge will consist of four weekly Entry Periods as follows (each an “Entry Period”)   - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 17, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 23, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 24, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 30, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 1, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 7, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 8, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 14, 2024   Entries will be eligible for the Entry Period in which they are received and will not carryover to subsequent weekly entry periods.  You must enter into each weekly Entry Period separately.   How to Enter: We invite you to participate in a quest to provide "Accepted Solutions" to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities. Users must provide a solution which can be an “Accepted Solution” in the Forums in all of the communities and there are no limits to the number of “Accepted Solutions” that a member can provide for entries in this challenge, but each entry must be substantially unique and different.    Winner Selection and Prizes: At the end of each week, we will list the top ten (10) Community users which will consist of: 5 Community Members & 5 Super Users and they will advance to the final drawing. We will post each week in the News & Announcements the top 10 Solution providers.  At the end of the challenge, we will add all of the top 10 weekly names and enter them into a random drawing.  Then we will randomly select ten (10) winners (5 Community Members & 5 Super Users) from among all eligible entrants received across all weekly Entry Periods to receive the prize listed below. If a winner declines, we will draw again at random for the next winner.  A user will only be able to win once overall. If they are drawn multiple times, another user will be drawn at random.  Individuals will be contacted before the announcement with the opportunity to claim or deny the prize.  Once all of the winners have been notified, we will post in the News & Announcements of each community with the list of winners.   Each winner will receive one (1) Pass to the Power Platform Conference in Las Vegas, Sep. 18-20, 2024 ($1800 value). NOTE: Prize is for conference attendance only and any other costs such as airfare, lodging, transportation, and food are the sole responsibility of the winner. Tickets are not transferable to any other party or to next year’s event.   ** PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RULES for this CHALLENGE**   Week 1 Results: Congratulations to the Week 1 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.   Community MembersNumber SolutionsSuper UsersNumber Solutions Deenuji 9 @NathanAlvares24  17 @Anil_g  7 @ManishSolanki  13 @eetuRobo  5 @David_MA  10 @VishnuReddy1997  5 @SpongYe  9JhonatanOB19932 (tie) @Nived_Nambiar  8 @maltie  2 (tie)   @PA-Noob  2 (tie)   @LukeMcG  2 (tie)   @tgut03  2 (tie)       Week 2 Results: Congratulations to the Week 2 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Week 2: Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower Automate  @Deenuji  12@ManishSolanki 19 @Anil_g  10 @NathanAlvares24  17 @VishnuReddy1997  6 @Expiscornovus  10 @Tjan  5 @Nived_Nambiar  10 @eetuRobo  3 @SudeepGhatakNZ 8     Week 3 Results: Congratulations to the Week 3 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Week 3:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower Automate Deenuji32ManishSolanki55VishnuReddy199724NathanAlvares2444Anil_g22SudeepGhatakNZ40eetuRobo18Nived_Nambiar28Tjan8David_MA22   Week 4 Results: Congratulations to the Week 4 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Week 4:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower Automate Deenuji11FLMike31Sayan11ManishSolanki16VishnuReddy199710creativeopinion14Akshansh-Sharma3SudeepGhatakNZ7claudiovc2CFernandes5 misc2Nived_Nambiar5 Usernametwice232rzaneti5 eetuRobo2   Anil_g2   SharonS2  

Check Out | 2024 Release Wave 2 Plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform

On July 16, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform. These plans are a compilation of the new capabilities planned to be released between October 2024 to March 2025. This release introduces a wealth of new features designed to enhance customer understanding and improve overall user experience, showcasing our dedication to driving digital transformation for our customers and partners.    The upcoming wave is centered around utilizing advanced AI and Microsoft Copilot technologies to enhance user productivity and streamline operations across diverse business applications. These enhancements include intelligent automation, AI-powered insights, and immersive user experiences that are designed to break down barriers between data, insights, and individuals. Watch a summary of the release highlights.    Discover the latest features that empower organizations to operate more efficiently and adaptively. From AI-driven sales insights and customer service enhancements to predictive analytics in supply chain management and autonomous financial processes, the new capabilities enable businesses to proactively address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.    

Updates to Transitions in the Power Platform Communities

We're embarking on a journey to enhance your experience by transitioning to a new community platform. Our team has been diligently working to create a fresh community site, leveraging the very Dynamics 365 and Power Platform tools our community advocates for.  We started this journey with transitioning Copilot Studio forums and blogs in June. The move marks the beginning of a new chapter, and we're eager for you to be a part of it. The rest of the Power Platform product sites will be moving over this summer.   Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the launch. We can't wait to welcome you to our new community space, designed with you in mind. Let's connect, learn, and grow together.   Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities!   If you have any questions, observations or concerns throughout this process please go to https://aka.ms/PPCommSupport.   To stay up to date on the latest details of this migration and other important Community updates subscribe to our News and Announcements forums: Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages

Users online (1,231)