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How to Fix a Disabled SQL Server Connection in Power Automate
Question details
The user needs to repair or replace a disabled SQL Server connection in a Power Automate flow connected to Microsoft Forms and Planner.
- Product
- Power Automate
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A Power Automate flow fails to execute because its underlying SQL Server connection has become disabled or broken.
- Observed behavior
- The Power Automate flow fails or stops working entirely due to the disabled SQL Server connection.
Ensure you have the correct SQL Server credentials on hand and verify that the target SQL database is currently online and accessible before attempting to fix the connection.
Re-authenticate the SQL Server Connection via Settings
Use the built-in connection settings in Power Automate to fix and re-authenticate a broken connection.
The most common cause of a disabled connection is an expired password or a temporary authentication glitch. Re-authenticating directly from the connections menu is the fastest way to resolve this without altering your flow.
Log in to your Power Automate dashboard and click on 'More' in the left-hand navigation menu.
Select 'Connections' from the menu to view a list of all your active and broken connections.
Locate your SQL Server connection. If it is broken, you will see a 'Fix connection' prompt. Click it and enter your current credentials to re-authenticate.
Once authenticated, go back to your flow and run a manual test to verify that the SQL Server connection is working properly.
Remove and Re-add the SQL Server Connector
If re-authenticating doesn't work, removing the broken connector from your flow and adding a fresh one can resolve persistent errors.
Recreate the Power Automate Flow
As a last resort, deleting the problematic flow and building a new one can clear underlying configuration glitches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my SQL Server connection keep disabling in Power Automate?
Connections can drop due to expired passwords, changed server IP addresses, network interruptions, or updated security policies within your organization's database management system.
How do I know which connection is failing in my flow?
When a flow fails, Power Automate highlights the specific action block with a red error icon. You can also check the 'Run history' or navigate to 'More > Connections' to see the status of all your connectors.
Do I lose my data if I recreate the Power Automate flow?
No, deleting and recreating the flow only removes the automation logic. Your actual data residing in Microsoft Forms, Planner, and your SQL Server database remains completely intact.
