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How to Fix SharePoint Set a Reminder Panel Keeps Loading
Question details
The user needs to troubleshoot a blank loading panel when trying to create a reminder from a date column in a SharePoint list.
- Product
- SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to create a reminder workflow based on a SharePoint list date column.
- Observed behavior
- The Set a reminder panel gets stuck in a continuous loading loop or remains entirely blank, preventing the user from finalizing the reminder setup.
Ensure you have an active Power Automate license and the necessary permissions to create flows in your Microsoft 365 environment, as SharePoint reminders rely heavily on this service.
Check Power Automate Connections and Consult the Community
Since the SharePoint reminder feature utilizes Power Automate to run, a blank panel usually indicates a backend connection issue or a service outage that requires specialized flow investigation.
SharePoint's built-in reminder functionality does not operate independently; it triggers a Power Automate flow. If the interface fails to load, it is often due to an authentication glitch between SharePoint and Power Automate, or a specific service configuration bug.
Log in to the Power Automate web portal using your Microsoft 365 credentials to ensure your account is active and you have the proper licenses to create flows.
In Power Automate, navigate to 'Data' > 'Connections'. Look for your SharePoint connection and fix any broken authentications by re-entering your credentials.
If the panel continues to load endlessly after verifying your connections, navigate to the official Power Automate Community forums.
Create a detailed post in the community explaining that your SharePoint 'Set a reminder' panel remains blank. Microsoft specialists and community experts can investigate your specific tenant's flow and service configurations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the SharePoint reminder feature rely on Power Automate?
SharePoint relies on Power Automate in the background to create scheduled workflows. These workflows routinely check the date column in your list and trigger email notifications automatically when the date approaches.
Can I set a reminder in SharePoint without using Power Automate?
Natively, the 'Set a reminder' button is deeply integrated with Power Automate. To bypass it entirely, you would need to use third-party SharePoint alert tools or manually create custom lists with specialized calendar views.
How do I fix authentication errors between SharePoint and Power Automate?
Go to the Power Automate portal, navigate to Data > Connections in the left sidebar, locate your SharePoint connection, and click 'Fix connection' or 'Update' to re-authenticate your Microsoft 365 credentials.
