Can we customize azure monitoring alert notification with Dynamic content?

Ritesh Kumar Sharma 0

Hi Team

I'm working on creating an alert monitoring system based on Metric, application insight and log analytics based alerts. I managed to configure the alerts but I would like to change the subject of the email dynamically to include some of the parameters I see in log analytics. Do you know if

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-12T15:56:00.0133333+00:00
Hi @Ritesh Kumar Sharma

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Forum, thank you for posting your query here!

It seems Azure Logic Apps doesn’t have a built-in "When an alert is triggered" trigger specifically for Azure Monitor alerts directly. Instead, we can use a Webhook in the Azure Monitor alert action group to send the alert data to the Logic App. Here’s how to set it up as an alternative:

Step 1: Create an Action Group with a Webhook Action

Go to Azure Monitor in the Azure Portal.

Select Alerts from the sidebar, then go to Manage actions > Action groups.

Click + Create to set up a new action group for your alert notification.

Fill in the details like Action group name, Subscription, and Resource group.

Under Actions:

Add a new Action and set the Action type to Webhook.

Enter the Webhook URL, which will be the URL endpoint for your Logic App. (We’ll get this in the next step after creating the Logic App).

Click Review + create to save your action group.

Step 2: Create the Logic App and Configure the Webhook Trigger

In the Azure Portal, navigate to Logic Apps and create a new Logic App.

Open the Logic App Designer and select Blank Logic App.

Search for the When an HTTP request is received trigger:

Select this trigger to receive webhook notifications.

Logic Apps will generate a unique HTTP POST URL for the Logic App. Copy this URL, as you’ll use it in your action group’s webhook.

Click Save in the Logic App Designer to finalize the trigger.

Step 3: Set Up the Webhook URL in the Action Group

Return to Azure Monitor > Action groups.

Edit the action group you created, locate the Webhook URL field in the Webhook action, and paste the URL from the Logic App’s When an HTTP request is received trigger.

Click Save to update the action group.

Step 4: Parse JSON in the Logic App

In the Logic App Designer, after the When an HTTP request is received trigger, click + New step.

Search for Parse JSON and select it.

Set the Content field to the Body of the HTTP request from the trigger step.

Define the Schema:

Click Generate from sample and paste a sample payload (you can trigger a test alert in Azure Monitor to see the structure).

Click Done to save the schema.

Step 5: Customize the Email Subject and Body

Add an Email step (e.g., Office 365 Outlook or SendGrid) to send the alert.

In the Subject field, use Dynamic Content from the parsed JSON, such as: css Copy code Alert: {{resourceName}} - High {{metricName}} detected

Add additional information in the Body field as needed.

Step 6: Save and Test the Logic App

Save your Logic App.

Trigger a test alert in Azure Monitor to verify the webhook connection.

Check the email to confirm the subject and body reflect the dynamic fields.

Reference guide below

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/alerts/alerts-create-log-alert-rule https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/alerts/alerts-logic-apps?tabs=send-email

Please let us know if you have any further queries. I’m happy to assist you further.
Ritesh Kumar Sharma 0 Reputation points

2024-11-13T14:54:23.2366667+00:00

Hi @Ashok Gandhi Kotnana
Thanks for your sharing your valuable input but i am following up URL https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/alerts/alerts-logic-apps?tabs=send-email for creating the alert but getting error at "read a resource" refer the attached Screenshot (1).png

It would be great if you can please suggest us how to achieve this goal?
Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-13T15:33:11.16+00:00

Hi @Ritesh Kumar Sharma

Thanks for your response.
Please help me the error message text if you see any, I can work on it and provide you an update very soon.

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-13T17:47:04.4333333+00:00

Hi @Ritesh Kumar Sharma

I've been able to reproduce this issue. Please follow the steps below and let me know if it resolves the problem.
Please pick the right values as suggested in the below screenshot.

Click View Json

Client Api version pick from Api connection

Short resource id Pick the resource id

Here is the view after configuration
Please let us know if you have any further queries. I’m happy to assist you further.

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-15T04:27:56.2166667+00:00

Hi Ritesh Kumar Sharma,

Just want to check if the above answer worked for you or else please let us know if any help, we are always here to help whenever you need us.

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-18T04:14:34.78+00:00

Hi Ritesh Kumar Sharma,
We haven't heard back from you. Please reply if you have any questions in this matter and we will gladly continue the discussion.

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-11-19T02:26:56.62+00:00

Hi Ritesh Kumar Sharma

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Ritesh Kumar Sharma 0 Reputation points

2024-12-09T18:18:05.4366667+00:00

Hi @Ashok Gandhi Kotnana

I am back again, i am still facing the issue same issue, please refer the attached snapshot.

It would be great if you can help me..

LogicApp Error2.png LogicApp Error1.png
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Ritesh Kumar Sharma 0 Reputation points

2024-12-09T18:20:50.9733333+00:00

here i am using below API to create variable of affected resource

split(triggerBody()?['data']?['essentials']?['alertTargetIDs'][0], '/').

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-12-20T09:32:48.1066667+00:00

Hi Ritesh Kumar Sharma,

I attempted to reproduce this issue as outlined in the answer section. Please follow the steps mentioned above, If the issue persists, please try troubleshooting using the steps outlined below and let us know how it goes

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Review the Trigger Input:

Check the HTTP request payload that is triggering the Logic App. Ensure the input matches the expected schema or format defined in the Logic App.

Verify the Initialize variable action:

Open the Logic App Designer.

Inspect the "Initialize variable" step configuration. Ensure the variable type matches the data being assigned (e.g., string, integer, array, etc.).

If the variable is dependent on dynamic content, confirm that the referenced fields exist in the trigger data.

Debugging the Logic App:

Click on the specific run history item to open its details.

Review the "Input" and "Output" of the "Initialize variable" action to identify discrepancies in the data.

Adjust the action to handle cases where expected data might be missing (e.g., by adding conditions or default values).

Reference guide below

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/alerts/alerts-create-log-alert-rule https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/alerts/alerts-logic-apps?tabs=send-email

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-12-23T06:08:28.3833333+00:00

Hi Ritesh Kumar Sharma,
Just want to check if the above answer worked for you or else please let us know if any help, we are always here to help whenever you need us.

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,580 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-12-24T06:38:02.2633333+00:00

Hi Ritesh Kumar Sharma,
Just want to recheck if the above answer worked for you or else please let us know if any help, we are always here to help whenever you need us.

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