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Troubleshooting error when pulling data from Google Docs in Zapier

  • September 30, 2025
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Hi all newbie here I’ve got a google account connection and a google docs connection which says it’s valid.  I want to search for emails with certain subjects which works just fine then created a step to pull data from a google doc and search for text so I can use AI to send an email response.  I am receiving an error please add an action, but the action is Get document content. So, I’m confused.  The Google doc is set to share with anyone with a link.  The connections are good because it pulls in the data, but I am confused why the zap still says needs an action.  Any help is appreciated. 

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi ​@Bythesea 

The last step in a Zap can’t be a search step.

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Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • September 30, 2025

Hi ​@Bythesea 

The last step in a Zap can’t be a search step.


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  • September 30, 2025

Oh Gish thank you so much I can’t believe it was that easy!!  I guess I have a lot to learn.


SamB
Community Manager
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  • Community Manager
  • October 1, 2025

Thanks so much for jumping in with that helpful answer, ​@Troy Tessalone 🙌 Glad Troy was able to help clear things up, ​@Bythesea! If anything else comes up, please do reach back out. In the meantime, happy Zapping! 😁⚡


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  • October 1, 2025

Yes Troy hit the nail on the head! Thanks so much!