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Action 'Get_items' failed: The expression "StartDate eq 2024-12-20" is not valid.

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Posted on by BasilH 12
I see there are many queries about this issue - I have been trying for days but always get same or similar result.
 
I have a list with the following fields:
StartDate (defined as date with date only and standard format selected - internal name is the same - 
StartPerson (defined as person or group - people only - internal name is the same 
 
My Get items fails when flow runs
Filter query 
However if I replace the expression with a date in the format 'yyyy-MM-dd', it does work. 
 
However I want this to run when the StartDate is eq to todays date.
 
Please can you provide a valid expression.
 
Let me know if you need any other information.
 
Thanks
Basil
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Business Process Flows
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    BasilH 12 on at
    Action 'Get_items' failed: The expression "StartDate eq 2024-12-20" is not valid.
    Issue solved thanks - needs double single quotes.
     
    thanks
  • BasilH Profile Picture
    BasilH 12 on at
    Action 'Get_items' failed: The expression "StartDate eq 2024-12-20" is not valid.
    Hi Chriddle thanks for the response but it still fails:
    This is what have have changed based on your reply - is thsi correct?
    StartDate le '@{formatDateTime(utcNow(), 'yyyy-MM-dd'}'
    error when I save the flow
    The input parameter(s) of operation 'Get_items' contains invalid expression(s). Fix invalid expression(s) for the input parameter(s) of operation 'Get_items'.
    Thanks
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    Chriddle 7,922 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at
    Action 'Get_items' failed: The expression "StartDate eq 2024-12-20" is not valid.
    You have to use quotes, even if you use an expression:
    Startdate eq '@{utcNow('yyyy')}'
     

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