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How to Fix Power Automate Get Changes InvalidTemplate Errors

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The user needs to fix an InvalidTemplate error in Power Automate when using the Get changes action, often caused by the int function receiving a blank value.

How to Fix Power Automate Get Changes InvalidTemplate Errors

Product: Power Automate
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Automating a SharePoint workflow using the 'Get changes for an item or a file' action to trigger conditional email notifications when a specific column is modified.
Observed behavior: The flow fails with an InvalidTemplate error stating the 'int' function received an invalid value, or the flow completes successfully but fails to send the expected email because the condition is misconfigured.

Before you start

Verify that you have appropriate site permissions in SharePoint to access the target list, and confirm that the columns you want to track actually exist in the list.

Solution 1Recommended

Configure the SharePoint Trigger and Get Changes Action Correctly

Resolve the InvalidTemplate error by passing the dynamic ID directly without the int() function and accurately setting up the condition for column changes.

The InvalidTemplate error typically occurs when a flow attempts to use the int() expression on a null or blank ID value. Passing the dynamic ID directly resolves this issue and ensures the Get Changes action functions appropriately.

Set the appropriate trigger

In your Power Automate flow, add the SharePoint trigger 'When an item or a file is modified'. Configure it by selecting the correct Site Address and List Name.

Add the Get Changes action

Insert the 'Get changes for an item or a file (properties only)' action. In the 'Id' field, select the dynamic content 'ID' from the trigger. Do not wrap this value in an int() function.

Configure the trigger windows

Populate the 'Since' and 'Until' fields using the dynamic tokens provided by the trigger, such as 'Trigger Window Start Token' and 'Trigger Window End Token'.

Set up the change condition

Add a 'Condition' control below the Get Changes action. In the condition rule, select the dynamic content 'Has Column Changed: [Your Column Name]' and set it to 'is equal to' true.

Add the email action

Inside the 'If yes' branch of your condition, add the 'Send an email (V2)' action so that the email is only dispatched when the specific column modification is verified.

Configure the SharePoint Trigger and Get Changes Action Correctly

Avoid formula conversion for blank values: Using functions like int() to force type conversion on potential blank values will break the flow template. Native dynamic IDs are already correctly typed for SharePoint actions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Power Automate flow run successfully but not send an email?

This usually indicates that the logic condition evaluating the changes is not being met. Check your 'Condition' control to ensure you are specifically testing 'Has Column Changed' against a 'true' boolean value, and ensure the email action is correctly placed in the 'If yes' branch.

What does the InvalidTemplate error mean when using Get changes?

The InvalidTemplate error means that a function in your flow received an unsupported parameter type. For example, if you use the int() function on an ID that turns out to be blank or null, the flow cannot process the template and will fail.

How can I trigger an action only when a specific SharePoint column changes?

You need to use the 'When an item or a file is modified' trigger paired with the 'Get changes for an item or a file (properties only)' action. This unlocks dynamic boolean fields like 'Has Column Changed: [Column Name]', which you can check using a Condition control before executing further actions.

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