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Google Docs Skipping in My Zap Workflow


I'm having an issue with my custom quote Zap and could really use some help. Here's how my Zap is set up:

  1. A form is submitted through GoFormz.
  2. Key information from the form is checked against a lookup table in Google Sheets.
  3. Prewritten paragraphs from the lookup table are then used to fill a Google Docs template.

This was working fine before, but we stopped using the system for a while. Now that I’ve come back to it, the Zap isn’t working properly.

The problem:
The Zap seems to go through each lookup step like it used to, but when it gets to the Google Docs step, it just skips it and I get this error message at the end of the run:
“Google Sheets: Required field "Lookup value" (lookup_value) is missing.”

What I’ve tried:

  • I know this error usually happens if a field is left blank on the form. However, I’ve checked all the lookup steps, and they’re set to “Mark successful and run steps that use this search result”.
  • The Google Docs step is also set to remove any unused fields. This used to work fine — any blank data was just ignored and not copied into the quote.
  • I’ve also tested the Zap step-by-step manually, and it works perfectly during tests.
  • including the google docs step - 

     

What I don’t get:
If it works in the step-by-step tests, why is the Google Docs step being skipped in a full run-through?

Any ideas on what might be causing this or how to fix it would be much appreciated!

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Troy Tessalone
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Hi ​@Garage Conversion Guru 

Sounds like something may have changed with the GSheet that may be impacting the returned row results that are then used in the GDoc step.

 

For live Zap Runs, check your Zap Run history to see the DATA IN/OUT for each step to help you trace the data flow and troubleshoot: https://zapier.com/app/history/

 

For us to have more info, post screenshots showing how your GDocs step is configured in the CONFIGURE tab while in EDIT mode with the field mappings visible.

 

If you are looking to hire help, there is a directory of Certified Zapier Experts: https://zapier.com/experts

 

 


ken.a
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  • March 7, 2025

Hi there ​@Garage Conversion Guru,

I just came across your post here and wanted to check in here to see how you’re getting on. Were you able to resolve the issue you were facing? If not, could you please provide the details that Troy is asking for?

I'll be keeping an eye out for your response!


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