Simple Condition takes too much time for processing

[FaroFiera]

Hi everyone,

I have a simple flow with some condition blocks (image1) and they are in a Apply to Each loop. However, it takes around 20sec just to complete a very simple step of number comparison (image2).

This results an extremely slow processing of >3mins for 18 records (apply to each), when I turn on the concurrent run, it takes around 1min.

Please help to advise whether this is the server issue, or the flow can be optimized?

Thank you.

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[fchopo]

Hi @FaroFiera 

As you mentioned, you already applied "concurrency" controls in the apply to each action. Maybe you can try to get rid of some actions, like compose ones, and try to reduce time there.

Hope it helps!

Ferran

[FaroFiera]

Hi @fchopo , 

The condition actually return false which non of the compose triggered. This makes me think that there is something wrong with the server. 

Is it possible that the compose still effect to the condition even it's not triggered? 

[creativeopinion]

@FaroFiera I would recommend using a Filter Array action instead. Using an Apply to Each loop and Condition action is inefficient. 

To learn more about how to use the Filter Array action, please refer to this YT Tutorial: Are you using the Microsoft Power Automate Filter Array Action wrong?

In this video tutorial I’ll show you 3 practical ways to use the Filter Array action and how to use it properly.

1️⃣ Cross-Referencing Data

2️⃣ Filtering by Key

3️⃣ Substring Matching

Did you know that the Condition action has a limit of 10 conditions? Although it might look like the Filter Array action can only accept one condition—this is not true. By using the advanced mode you can enter multiple conditions into a Filter Array action with an expression.

IN THIS VIDEO:

✅ 3 Ways to Use the Filter Array Action

✅ How to use the Scope Action to Group Actions

✅ How to Check the Number of Items returned from a Filter Array Action

✅ How to Cross-Reference Data in Excel with a SharePoint List

✅ How the Filter Array Action Works

✅ How to Access the Dynamic Content from a Filter Array Action

✅ How to Filter Items by a Key

✅ How to Filter Items by Matching a Substring

✅ How to Use Multiple Conditions in a Filter Array Action

Hope this helps!

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[fchopo · Accepted solution]

No, that's not possible