Power Automate Excel Table Not Found Error

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Workaround available Web Updated November 14, 2026Based on 4 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

Excel actions only work on formatted tables, not plain ranges. Create an Excel table, refresh the connection, reselect the file and table, or use Get tables to pass the name dynamically.

Most likely fix: Fix the file

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Fix the file

    1. In Excel select the data and choose Insert > Table
    2. Save the file in OneDrive or SharePoint
    3. Reselect the file and table in the action
    Did this fix it?
  2. 2. Fix the flow

    1. Refresh the Excel Online (Business) connection
    2. Delete and recreate the action
    3. Use Get tables and pass its name when files are regenerated
    Did this fix it?
  3. 3. Avoid loop issues

    1. Turn off or lower concurrency on Apply to each that writes rows
    2. Re-run after a minute if the error is intermittent
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Add a row into a table or List rows fails with 'No table was found with the name' or 'Table not found', sometimes intermittently.

Why it happens

  • Data is a worksheet range, not a table
  • File was replaced or regenerated
  • Intermittent Excel Online errors
  • Stale connection or action configuration

This guide also covers

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  • power automate add a row into a table error

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