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Fix SharePoint Approval Status Not Syncing with Teams
Question details
Users are experiencing a synchronization issue where document approval decisions made in SharePoint do not update the corresponding approval status in Microsoft Teams.
- Product
- SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power Automate
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A user is running a Power Automate approval flow connected to a SharePoint document library that utilizes content approval functionality.
- Observed behavior
- The approval status remains stuck on 'Requested' in Teams even after a decision is recorded in SharePoint, although decisions made directly in Teams successfully update SharePoint.
Ensure you have the necessary owner or administrator permissions for the Power Automate flow to view run histories, error logs, and edit connector logic.
Review and Correct the Power Automate Flow Logic
Investigate the synchronization gap by auditing the Power Automate flow connecting the SharePoint document library and the Teams Approvals app.
Since the integration between SharePoint content approvals and Microsoft Teams relies entirely on Power Automate, a one-way sync issue typically indicates that the flow lacks a proper trigger or action to push status updates back to Teams after a SharePoint change.
Log into your Microsoft 365 account, open the App Launcher, and select Power Automate. Navigate to 'My flows' to locate the specific approval flow.
Click on the flow name and review the 28-day run history. Look for any failed runs or flows stuck in a 'Running' state to identify where the logic breaks after the SharePoint update.
Click 'Edit' to view the flow structure. Ensure that there is a defined action configured to update the Teams approval request once the 'Wait for an approval' or SharePoint item modification condition is met.
If the flow logic appears correct but the sync still fails, extract the error details and post your flow diagram in the Microsoft Power Automate Community for advanced troubleshooting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Microsoft Teams update SharePoint successfully, but not vice versa?
This happens because the initial flow trigger from Teams to SharePoint is built into the default Approval template. However, updating Teams from a SharePoint-side change requires explicit 'Update item' or status modification logic added manually to the Power Automate flow.
Can I manually force the approval status to sync?
There is no direct 'force sync' button for an active flow. You can either manually resubmit the failed run in the Power Automate run history or cancel the stuck request in Teams and initiate a new approval process.
Where can I get help for specific Power Automate errors?
The most effective resource is the Microsoft Power Automate Community. Since approval flows are highly customizable, providing your flow's screenshot and specific error codes there will allow experts to diagnose the exact breakdown.
