When a file is deleted in a SharePoint folder, delete file with the same name in a different SharePoint site folder

[Dana_L]

Hi, 

I have successfully completed a copy flow that will copy files that are created or modified in the originating SharePoint folder to a destination SharePoint site's folder. Now, I attempting to created a flow that will delete the file in the destination site's folder when it is deleted in the originating SharePoint site's folder. 

I reviewed a post from 2018 where someone was attempting the same flow (When a file is deleted in a SharePoint folder, del... - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)). I have tried what was suggested (add an action to 'get folder metadata using path') unsuccessfully. I BELIEVE the problem is using the correct folder path for the Recycle Bin since the response is 'File not Found'. I've tried 'Trash', 'Recycle Bin' and the path that I see in the URL when I visit the Recycle Bin (/_layouts/15/).  (Screenshot below) So far, everything fails at the 'get folder metadata using path' action. 

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks!

[eric-cheng]

Hi @Dana_L ,

You can use the SharePoint API to query the recycle bin using oData.

Thanks

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[Dana_L]

Hi @eric-cheng,

Thank you for your response. First, I'd like to admit and apologize for being a beginner!!

I'm editing my first reply since I made a rookie mistake and didn't follow your instructions to the letter. 

After making the corrections, the the 'Send an HTTP request to SharePoint' processes successfully. However, I'm now receiving a 404 error on the Delete File action - 'The response is not in a JSON format.' and 'The resource you are looking for has been removed, had its name changed or is temporarily unavailable.'  

When I view the output results from the 'Send an HTTP request to SharePoint', the site address and file identifier are correct. I'm able to copy and paste those into a browser window and the file is accessed. 

Any thoughts on why I'm getting this new error?

Thanks for your time and help,

Dana_L