Power automate to read uploaded excel documents in SharePoint List and get its content into the list (appending)

[PytByt]

Hi all..

I want to create power automate to read the content of the uploaded excel file in my SP List, and then get its content (copy the content) into my specific SP List (this mean appending my SP List content). 

The problem is, i dont know how exactly this can be achieved. 

Or is there any simpler way to done this?

Please help.

Regards,

pytbyt

[Brad_Groux · Accepted solution]

See the following templates for a good starting point:

• Create an item in SharePoint for a selected row
• Add a row to Excel when a new item is added in SharePoint list

The basic logic for your Flow would likely be:

1. When an item is created
2. Get attachments
3. Get attachment content / List rows present in table
4. Create item

Please note, that the Excel connector for Power Automate has many Known issues and limitations, so it isn't recommended if at all possible. 

If you could provide an expanded screenshot of your Flow and steps, and of any detailed error messages you're receiving we could likely better assist you. Also, for the best results, you may want to review How to write a good forum post.

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[v-litu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @PytByt,

There is some way could get the file content when a file uploads in a SharePoint folder, but not include excel file.

If you want to get the excel file, you should use the list rows present in a table action. And select excel file only supports select from drop down, so if you want to get all rows from multiple excel tables, you should select them one by one.

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Lin Tu
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[PytByt]

Thank you @v-litu-msft for the insight.

Cheers.