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Flows for Dataverse Lookup from an Expand Query

Hi Everyone

I have a tricky Power Automate which I am trying to resolve, that I hope the group can help me with.  It relates to the interactions between Power Automate, Powerapps Portals and Dataverse.  I might need to post this in both Powerapps and Power Automate communities, as this is a bit of a crossover. 

 

Let me give you the summary:

  • I have a ‘flow’ which is auto-populating a “Status Report” table in the Dataverse. 
  • The data to auto-populate the “Status Report” table is drawing from a “Services” table. 
  • I am surfacing the “Status Report” entity list through a Powerapps Portals. 
  • This “Status Report” entity list needs to be filtered by the logged-in user.  To do that, I need to be able to populate the table with data from the default “Contact” table via a Lookup. 
  • The “Services” table has the “Contact” information in it via a lookup, but I can’t figure out how to get the “Status Report” table to accept it.  

Let me walk you through the ‘flow’:

Firstly, I have a “List Rows” Action.  This is pulling through all of the data from the “Services” table.  I have included an “Expand Query” to lift the data from the “Contact” table as well.  This is as follows:

pternouth1_0-1644877980627.png

 

In my next action (nested in an ‘apply to each’), I am doing an “add Row” to the “Status Report” table.   Many of the fields in the target table (“Status Report”) are populating correctly based on the data from ‘list rows’.  The challenge comes when the target table field is a ‘lookup’ - but there are two types of these.  Lookup to the "Services" table and Lookup to the "Contact" table.

 

Where the Target table field is a lookup from the “Services” table directly, I am able to inject the data by using the following:

pternouth1_1-1644877980629.png

 

I have seen other threads in this community on this one and it is working correctly.

 

However, when I try to do the same thing with data picked up from the “Expand Query”, I can’t find the correct expression to insert the ServiceProvider contactid (from the "Expand Query") into the target table (“Status Report”) lookup field.  I have tried about 20 permutations, but can't nail it.

 

Can anyone help me to the correct ‘expression’ for this?

 

Thanks very much

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Hi Mira (and all)

I resolved the issue.  The code which worked for me is:

 

/contacts(items('Apply_to_each')?['actg_serviceprovider/contactid'])

 

One additional point to note, if there are blanks in the source table, this will still produce an error even if the expression is correct.  I haven't looked into dealing with null inputs, as the source field in my use case is a 'required' field.

 

Cheers

 

Peter

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Mira_Ghaly
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@pternouth1 

Can you please give it a try to the below?

/contacts/items('Apply_to_each')?['actg_serviceprovider']['contactid']
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Hi Mira

Thanks for the suggestion. 

 

Using the precise syntax you suggest, the flow errored, with the following message:

"Bad Request - Error in Query syntax"

 

I also tried the following:

/contacts(items('Apply_to_each')?['actg_serviceprovider']['contactid'])

 

I received the following:

"Unable to process template language expressions in action 'Add_a_new_row' inputs at line '0' and column '0': 'The template language expression 'items('Apply_to_each')?['actg_serviceprovider']['contactid']' cannot be evaluated because property 'contactid' cannot be selected. Please see https://aka.ms/logicexpressions for usage details.'."

 

Finally, I tried the following, as the element is already nested inside an "Apply to Each"

/contacts(item()?['actg_serviceprovider']['contactid'])

 

I received the following:

"Unable to process template language expressions in action 'Add_a_new_row' inputs at line '0' and column '0': 'The template language expression 'item()?['actg_serviceprovider']['contactid']' cannot be evaluated because property 'contactid' cannot be selected. Please see https://aka.ms/logicexpressions for usage details.'."

I really appreciate your suggestions.  Any other ideas?

 

Thanks so much

 

Peter

@pternouth1 

Can I ask you to paste the output from the flow run history? I tried the same on primarycontact on account and it worked, Please paste the output here and it will help us figure out , I mean output of list rows

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Hi Mira

Thanks for looking at this.  Please see below the first record output.

 

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Hi Mira (and all)

I resolved the issue.  The code which worked for me is:

 

/contacts(items('Apply_to_each')?['actg_serviceprovider/contactid'])

 

One additional point to note, if there are blanks in the source table, this will still produce an error even if the expression is correct.  I haven't looked into dealing with null inputs, as the source field in my use case is a 'required' field.

 

Cheers

 

Peter

I'm so disappointed in the management team of Power Automate.  Expand Query is far from being friendly and far from falling under "Automation for everyone" claim... It's not well document and could be way easier to use.

Can you elaborate on where you put this code and what it does?

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I'm still blown away by Microsoft refusing to make the "expand query" much easier by providing a UI instead of trying to find the navigation values, and filters, etc...  highly disappointing.  This fails their "workflow for everyone" motto.  The lack of clear documentation and examples just highlights the problem.

Hi rg0173

This went into a dataverse 'update a row' power automate function.   The issues was that, when updating into a lookup field, inserting the content in a form that is readable by the lookup field proves a bit tricky.

 

 

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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

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