Power Automate Exporting Error with Excel Scripts

If you have encountered an error while trying to export data using Power Automate with Excel Scripts, you’re not alone. This issue can be frustrating, but fortunately, there are a few solutions you can try to resolve it.

Solution 1: Check Excel Script Permissions

The first thing you should do is check the permissions for the Excel script you are trying to use. Make sure that the script has the necessary permissions to access and modify the data in the Excel file. To do this, follow these steps:

Open the Excel file in which the script is located.
Click on the “Scripts” tab in the Excel ribbon.
Select the script you are using for exporting data.
Click on the “Manage Permissions” button.
Ensure that the script has the necessary permissions to access and modify the data in the Excel file.

Here’s an example of how you can check the permissions for an Excel script:


// Check script permissions
function checkScriptPermissions() {
  const script = ExcelScript.Script;
  const permissions = script.getScriptPermissions();

  console.log(permissions);
}

Solution 2: Update Power Automate Connection

If the first solution didn’t resolve the issue, you can try updating the Power Automate connection to Excel. Sometimes, the connection between Power Automate and Excel can become outdated or corrupted, causing exporting errors. Follow these steps to update the connection:

Open the Power Automate flow that exports data to Excel.
Find the Excel action or step in the flow.
Edit the action or step.
Click on the “…” (ellipsis) button next to the Excel connection.
Select “Edit” to update the connection.
Follow the prompts to update the connection.

Here’s an example of how you can update the Power Automate connection to Excel:


// Update Power Automate connection to Excel
function updateExcelConnection() {
  const connection = Excel.getConnection();

  connection.update();
}

By following these two solutions, you should be able to resolve the exporting error with Excel Scripts in Power Automate. If you are still experiencing issues, it may be helpful to reach out to the Microsoft support team for further assistance.

Remember to always double-check your script permissions and update the Power Automate connection to Excel whenever necessary. These simple steps can often fix common exporting errors and ensure a smooth data export process.

Happy exporting!

Power Automate Exporting Error with Excel Scripts