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Unable to publish / update SPD 2010 workflow

May be related to SP176418. After installing KB5002645, I'm no longer able to create nor update existing 2010 workflows using SPD 2013. Then I tried to manually associate the workflow, only to find this: How do I fix this issue.

SharePoint Server
SharePoint Server
A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.
2,377 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-11-12T14:30:58.6333333+00:00
Sevigny, Josee 1 Reputation point
2 answers

SharePoint Submit for approval button duplicate

I have a problem with my sharepoint site. When I click on submit for approval the submit for approval button is popping up with two buttons and its essentially the same button. There is only one flow for this. How do fix this problem?

SharePoint Development
SharePoint Development
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
3,046 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-11-06T18:11:09.2233333+00:00
Harshith Kamarapu 0 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
commented 2024-11-12T07:51:13.8833333+00:00
Xyza Xue_MSFT 25,546 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

SharePoint Designer 2013: this workflow is read-only

Dear all, we use SharePoint SE (OnPrem). To edit a workflow, we use SharePoint Designer 2013 x64. Until the migration from SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint SE, this was no problem. Since the migration to SharePoint SE, we cannot open existing Workflows in…

SharePoint Server
SharePoint Server
A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.
2,377 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-11-11T12:23:28.7566667+00:00
Matthias68 211 Reputation points
answered 2024-11-12T01:54:34.9866667+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 21,126 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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SharePoint 2013 SPD workflow - Update statement

Hello, I have a SharePoint 2013 SPD workflow which is tied to a requests list. At some point a task gets assigned to an approver. I am trying to use the update statement right after to update the "country" field on the task list from the value…

SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-11-07T16:08:32.4166667+00:00
Sherazad Ahmed 51 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-08T01:35:31.1+00:00
RaytheonXie_MSFT 36,171 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Automate Workflow after the retention periods end.

Hi, I am creating a retention label for the last step which is "what happens after the retention period ends" I want to select "Run the Power Automate Flow". The flow should contain a user that can decide where to delete or archive…

SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,837 questions
Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview
A Microsoft data governance service that helps manage and govern on-premises, multicloud, and software-as-a-service data. Previously known as Azure Purview.
1,227 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-11-04T07:24:45.9233333+00:00
Nudiya Anjum 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-11-04T09:34:23.66+00:00
Ling Zhou_MSFT 18,100 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Power Automate Flow that updates a User column

In a Sharepoint Document Library I am saving Document Sets. I have a column labelled 'Status' with three Choice Options: 'In Progress', 'Pending', 'Checked'. I want to have a User column named 'Approver' which updates with the User once they have changed…

SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,837 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-30T08:14:16.9433333+00:00
Daniel V 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-04T08:39:50.1066667+00:00
Daniel V 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Claims Windows Sign-In: Sending 401 for request because the user is not authenticated

I am trying to get Sharepoint 2013 workflows working. I am able to create the workflows but they do not start. They always ask for HTTP. I am not sure why. Looking at ULS logs I get the following error: Claims Windows Sign-In: Sending 401 for…

SharePoint Server
SharePoint Server
A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.
2,377 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server: A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,963 questions
asked 2024-10-28T21:26:21.53+00:00
ComputerHabit 946 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-01T06:02:39.2566667+00:00
Ling Zhou_MSFT 18,100 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How to fix 'Unexpected error on server associating the workflow' workflow error in SharePoint Designer 2013 when trying to publish workflow.

When trying to publish a workflow in SharePoint Designer 2013 I receive a workflow error message that says "Unexpected error on server associating the workflow". When the sharepoint site tries to execute the workflow there is an error for…

SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-27T21:09:45.6766667+00:00
Schmidt, Alasdair 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-31T01:40:51.7966667+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 21,126 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to sync my file server with sharepoint

I need to know i there is a software or other solution to sync my file server documents with sharepoint to collaborate and mantain modifies on both the devices.

SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-29T09:05:21.7266667+00:00
Leonardo Campanelli 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-30T05:38:19.11+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 21,126 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Documentation on the use of PowerAutomate for Workflows in MS Projects

Hello everyone, I heard that Microsoft is going to stop the support for SharePoint Designer Workflows in MS Projects and is recommending to use PowerAutomate Workflows instead. To find out more about it, I am looking for official Microsoft documentation…

SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-25T08:49:36.3533333+00:00
yaeger7032 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-29T01:11:03.03+00:00
RaytheonXie_MSFT 36,171 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

After KB5002624, 2010 workflow is getting "failed on start" SP 2016 on-premise

After installing the September patches, including KB5002624, workflow is getting error "failed on start". KB5002624 has a known workflow issue.…

SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,837 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-09-24T14:50:22.6766667+00:00
UnderwoodMarlene-1858 75 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-28T18:40:44.11+00:00
Eichler, Kurt 76 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Workflow permission issue when 2010 & 2013 workflows exist for the same list

Environment: SharePoint 2016 on-premise. SharePoint Workflow Manager. SharePoint Designer 2013. When users add/change a list item, not all of the workflows are completing. The 2013s get stuck (internal status is started) & keep retrying with the…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,526 questions
SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,837 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-16T20:19:15.0366667+00:00
UnderwoodMarlene-1858 75 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-28T14:21:33.5766667+00:00
UnderwoodMarlene-1858 75 Reputation points
1 answer

How can I scan to Sharepoint Online using bar-coded separator sheets to direct the files properly

This method has been around for a very long time, but I need to craft a solution for a client. Here's the scenario: Client receives hardcopy from client. These are regular clients (insurance firm), so the process will be repeated regularly. Staff uses a…

SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-21T19:19:48.12+00:00
Rick Kreiser 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-24T10:10:52.37+00:00
Emily Du-MSFT 47,381 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How can I scan to Sharepoint Online using bar-coded separator sheets to direct the files properly

This method has been around for a very long time, but I need to craft a solution for a client. Here's the scenario: Client receives hardcopy from client. These are regular clients (insurance firm), so the process will be repeated regularly. Staff uses a…

SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-21T19:20:23.0566667+00:00
Rick Kreiser 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-24T10:10:35.1466667+00:00
Emily Du-MSFT 47,381 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Override format column with format view in Sharepoint online.

Hi there, is there away to override Format column with Format view in Sharepoint online? I would like the Declined column to be dark gray too. Thank you.

SharePoint Development
SharePoint Development
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
3,046 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-16T08:51:48.5566667+00:00
G123G 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-24T08:03:13.66+00:00
RaytheonXie_MSFT 36,171 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to Change the color of webpart header

How to change color of Header Like MY News Background color

SharePoint Development
SharePoint Development
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
3,046 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
39,768 questions
asked 2024-10-11T06:14:26.4166667+00:00
avinash singh 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-22T01:50:21.19+00:00
Xyza Xue_MSFT 25,546 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is it Possible to Download All Attachments from Multiple Selected Items in a SharePoint List

We use a sharepoint list to record purchases on a company card. We track the status of the purchase in the list. The person who processes the data will download the attached files (for each line item) to their local computer, process the data, and…

SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,837 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-18T17:12:52.51+00:00
Tristan 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-21T13:15:35.2433333+00:00
Tristan 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Visual Studio workflow not working. System.Net.WebException: The underlying connection was closed: Could not establish trust relationship for the SSL/TLS secure channel.

I created a workflow in Visual Studio 2019 for SharePoint 2016 the first time. It is just logging to history these words "workflow started". When workflow starts it is showing following error: HTTP to:…

SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
SharePoint Server Development
SharePoint Server Development
SharePoint Server: A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
1,619 questions
asked 2024-10-20T13:31:01.6633333+00:00
Frank Martin 476 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-21T13:07:39.22+00:00
Frank Martin 476 Reputation points
1 answer

How to Let Users Subscribe to Specific SharePoint News Web Parts and Receive Notifications

I have a SharePoint Teams site with multiple News Web Parts, each displaying different content based on filters: News from conferences Project news Company news Each web part shows only relevant pages based on set filters. I want to allow users to…

SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,837 questions
SharePoint Development
SharePoint Development
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
3,046 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-16T08:40:49.41+00:00
Müller Stefan 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-17T06:30:08.9+00:00
AllenXu-MSFT 21,126 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Power Automate - Start and Wait for Approval Item Link Issue

Power automate's Start and Wait for Approval action not working as expected. It's Item link option is not displaying in the mail sent. As you can find below the link is passed here in the action inside 'Item Link' option as well as 'Details'…

SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
10,837 questions
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint Workflow
SharePoint: A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.Workflow: An orchestrated and repeatable pattern of business activity, enabling data transformation, service provision, and information retrieval.
603 questions
asked 2024-10-08T08:09:56.2866667+00:00
Aparna T 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-15T10:05:52.56+00:00
Emily Du-MSFT 47,381 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor