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Question

Sharing files in automated Microsoft Teams Channels Creation Not Working

  • November 21, 2024
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I seem to be having an issue with Microsoft Teams Channels that have been created via an automation. The Channels are created fine, but I cannot share files in chat within that channel.

After some research and investigating, it looks like that a Sharepoint Site is not automatically created when creating Channels in this automated way. If I click on the “File” tab in the Channel, Teams will spend 5-10" creating a Sharepoint site in the background and then allow users to upload files in chat, but this takes away the idea of automation.

Anyone else come across this issue or found a solution?

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JammerS
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  • JammerSZapier Staff
  • Zapier Staff
  • November 22, 2024

Hi ​@Chuffed_NZ,

 

Welcome to the Community.

 

The issue arises because the creation of its corresponding SharePoint folder is delayed when a new Microsoft Teams channel is created. To address this, you can add a delay in your automation, use PowerShell to create the SharePoint site simultaneously, create Teams and channels manually, or contact Microsoft Support for guidance. Test potential solutions in a controlled environment before full implementation.

 

I hope this helps. Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions.

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  • Chuffed_NZBeginner
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  • November 24, 2024

Thanks Jammer,

So should the Sharepoint site create itself after a delay, I haven’t been able to get that working? I’ve also tried to create a Sharepoint site with the same name as the channel (using Zapier/Sharepoint), but haven’t succeeded there either. 

Be good to know  if you or others have had success as I will keep on trying those options.

 

Cheers.

ken.a
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  • ken.aZapier Staff
  • Zapier Staff
  • November 25, 2024

Hi ​@Chuffed_NZ,

Before we dig deeper into this, would you mind sharing a detailed screenshot of how your Zap is configured? Also, please share a screenshot of the “CONFIGURE” section of the action step that shows all of its fields.

Please don't include personal information in the screenshot, or be sure blur out any personal information.

Thanks!

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