Fix SharePoint Power Apps Form Not Saving Document Sets or List Items
Question details
A customized Power Apps form integrated with a SharePoint library or list fails to save new document sets or list items.
- Product
- SharePoint / Power Apps
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A user is attempting to save a new document set or item via a customized Power Apps form in a SharePoint environment.
- Observed behavior
- The form cannot save the document set or item, and instead displays a "Skip to main content" message. The default SharePoint form works perfectly under the same conditions.
Verify that the default SharePoint form successfully saves document sets and items in the same list to confirm the issue is strictly isolated to the custom Power Apps configuration.
Revert to the Default SharePoint Form and Review Configuration
Temporarily disable the broken Power Apps form to resume saving items natively, then inspect the Power Apps setup.
Since the default SharePoint form works correctly, the issue is rooted in the Power Apps customization rather than SharePoint permissions or content types. Bypassing the custom form allows users to continue working while the configuration is fixed.
Navigate to your SharePoint list or document library. Click the gear icon in the top right corner and select 'List settings' or 'Library settings'.
Under the General Settings column, click on 'Form settings'.
Select the 'Use the default SharePoint form' radio button and click 'OK'. This temporarily disables the custom Power Apps form so users can save document sets and list items.
Open the customized form in Power Apps Studio. Check the 'OnSelect' property of your save button to ensure the SubmitForm function is targeting the correct SharePoint data connection.
Consult the Microsoft Power Apps Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Power Apps form show 'Skip to main content' instead of saving?
This error typically occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the form's data cards, a broken or disconnected SharePoint data source, or an issue with the SubmitForm function logic within Power Apps.
Can I still save SharePoint list items if my Power Apps form is broken?
Yes. You can temporarily change your SharePoint list or library settings to use the default SharePoint form, which bypasses the broken Power Apps customization and allows users to save items normally.
Are Document Sets fully supported in customized Power Apps forms?
Customizing forms for Document Sets in Power Apps can be tricky because they behave differently than standard list items or folders. Advanced patching formulas and specific data connections are often required to save them correctly without errors.
