Hi Team,
I'm trying to copy a excel file from one SharePoint library to a subfolder in the same library.
I want to make sure that if the file of similar name exist then it should get completely replaced by the file being copied.
Hence, in the SharePoint 'Copy File' action I specified the 'Replace' flag for 'If another file is already there' property.
But now everytime I run the flow, instead of replacing the file the original files still persist.
have u experienced this issue before? If so how did you circumvent it.
Ps..
- I tried to delete the file using the 'Delete File' action before running the 'Copy' option, but it always gives me error saying the file is opened and cannot be deleted.
- The file is not opened by anyone else (as only I have access to it) and in the error its mentioned its opened using my credentials. hence I suspect some issue with releasing control once copy operation is done. (not sure thoe)
Solved! Go to Solution.
Hi @RohanWadiwala,
There are serval tips about Excel file locked for editing.
Generally, the Excel file will be locked after you edit it, if you want to delete them, you should wait about 10 minutes.
I tested on my side and find the Replace of the copy file action is not work temporary, as a workaround, I choose to delete the file then create a new one in the other folder with the same name by using original file content:
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Lin Tu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Hi @RohanWadiwala,
There are serval tips about Excel file locked for editing.
Generally, the Excel file will be locked after you edit it, if you want to delete them, you should wait about 10 minutes.
I tested on my side and find the Replace of the copy file action is not work temporary, as a workaround, I choose to delete the file then create a new one in the other folder with the same name by using original file content:
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Lin Tu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
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