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Fix Power Automate Showing Duplicate SharePoint Table Names
Question details
A custom SharePoint table appears multiple times in the Table Name dropdown list within Power Automate or Power Apps.
- Product
- Power Automate
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Selecting a SharePoint table while configuring a flow or application connection.
- Observed behavior
- The same table name (e.g., 'Category') is displayed as duplicate entries (e.g., 'Categories') in the connector's table list.
Verify the actual table and list names directly in your SharePoint site settings to ensure there are no identically named lists before troubleshooting the connector.
Refresh Connector and Review Table Identifiers
Clear cached schema information and update connector metadata to remove outdated or duplicate table entries.
Duplicate entries in Power Automate are frequently caused by stale connector metadata or cached schema data. Refreshing the connection forces the system to pull the latest table structures from SharePoint.
Log in to Power Automate and open the specific flow that contains the duplicate SharePoint table names in edit mode.
Click the three dots (More commands) on the SharePoint action card and select the option to add a new connection or refresh the existing one.
Check the underlying table GUIDs or internal names to distinguish the correct table from any cached duplicates or similarly named lists.
Consult the Power Platform Community
Seek platform-specific assistance for persistent caching issues from Microsoft experts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my SharePoint table show up twice in Power Automate?
This typically occurs due to cached schema information in the connector's metadata, or if there are multiple lists with very similar display names but different internal IDs in your SharePoint environment.
How can I force Power Automate to fetch the latest SharePoint tables?
You can force a schema refresh by deleting the SharePoint action and re-adding it to your flow, or by completely removing the SharePoint connection from the 'Data > Connections' menu and recreating it.
Do duplicate display names affect my flow's execution?
Yes, if you accidentally select the wrong duplicate, the flow might fail or interact with an unintended table. It is crucial to verify the internal GUID or URL of the selected list.
