SharePoint Document library item searching using the Graph API within my SPFx solution (react framework) is not working properly.

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SharePoint Document library item searching using the Graph API within my SPFx solution (react framework) is not working properly.

Siva M 45

Hi,

Am currently encountering a challenge while attempting to conduct searches in a SharePoint Document library using the Graph API within my SPFx solution, which is built on the React framework.

The issue we're facing is that when we try to search by either the file name or the content of a document, we're not getting any search results, even though the files are present in the document library.

We've thoroughly checked the response in both our code and the Graph Explorer tool, and in both cases, the response indicates a count of 0 hits.

Additionally, we've already ensured that all the necessary permissions have been enabled.

I would appreciate it if someone could shed light on why we are unable to perform searches using the document's name.

Furthermore, the search by file contents is somewhat inconsistent – it works at times but fails at other times.

Could someone explain the mechanism being followed in this scenario?

Thanks in advance.

Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-05T04:32:31.72+00:00

Hi ChengFeng,

Thanks for your response.

I have tried to search the file with space and without space as well, but no luck.

Tried both folder search and file search, but still, it shows 0 response in Graph Explorer.

Enabled all the required permissions also.

The account I am using has owner access to the SharePoint site where the document library is present.

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Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-05T04:32:31.72+00:00

Hi ChengFeng,

Thanks for your response.

I have tried to search the file with space and without space as well, but no luck.

Tried both folder search and file search, but still, it shows 0 response in Graph Explorer.

Enabled all the required permissions also.

The account I am using has owner access to the SharePoint site where the document library is present.

Answer 1

Anonymous

Hi @Siva M,

I have tried to use Search to get new files, and generally wait a short time.

You have to pay attention to whether your Search method is correct. For the special situation of the file name, you need to go to Search like this.

If you can get the results correctly in graph explorer. Then when using SPFX, you should be able to get the correct results. User's image

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Cheng Feng

Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-24T06:44:15.1033333+00:00

Hi Cheng Feng,

The issue which I was facing got resolved automatically. I didn't change anything in my existing solution. Somehow the issue went off.

Got some good insights from you, much appreciated.

Thanks for your time and suggestions.
Anonymous

2023-10-25T01:59:16.2133333+00:00

Hi @Siva M

Glad your issue has been resolved.

There is a delay in the performance of newly created files. After repeated testing, it will exist, but the time is very short and does not affect your use.

Thank you for your reply and wish you a happy day

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Answer 2

Anonymous

Hi @Siva M,

Can you tell me: are there some special characters (or spaces for example) in your filename?

For example, I have a folder named "the a a"

Please enclose the file name "the a a" in double quotes to ensure that search engines see it as an exact matched phrase rather than a separate word. This will help you find files with exact file name matches.

Here is a test for your reference:

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Here is test result:

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Maybe you can try Graph explorer to test the retrieval in different situations before using it in the code.

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/graph-explorer

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Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-05T04:34:09.1133333+00:00

Hi ChengFeng,

Thanks for your response.

I have tried to search the file with space and without space as well, but no luck.

Tried both folder search and file search, but still, it shows 0 response in Graph Explorer.

Enabled all the required permissions also.

The account I am using has owner access to the SharePoint site where the document library is present.
Anonymous

2023-10-05T05:50:39.6233333+00:00

Hi @Siva M,

When you use Graph Explorer, you need to log in to the corresponding account to test. When I don’t log in to my account, the search result will be 0.

The search will be effective after I log in to my account.

If your test here works, then retrieving it in this way should also work in SPFX.

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Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-05T06:23:57.9133333+00:00

Dear Cheng,

I already logged in, since the client name is confidential, I did not cover the user details part of the screenshots that I uploaded.
Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-05T06:27:27.6666667+00:00

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Anonymous

2023-10-05T09:52:32.94+00:00

Judging from the information you provided, if the account and file ownership are consistent, the permissions are met, and the search statement is correct, you should be able to obtain the corresponding file information. I still need to do some research and will let you know immediately if there is new information.

Can you try using the Graph api to get all the file information?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/driveitem-list-children?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http
Anonymous

2023-10-06T08:23:30.8333333+00:00
Hi @Siva M,

I think I know the reason, because the data retrieved by Graph api Search should be cached data. Your newly created file cannot be retrieved immediately. If you use Site ID list ID Item ID to get it, you can definitely get it!

This is a question I met recently, and I just recently figured out what was going on. Maybe you can try using this method in your SPFX

https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/drives/{{DriveID}}/root:/A1 FTTO 2023_9A5550507FA74865B9A4509DA98420D8/Test DMS 5.docx?select=id,@microsoft.graph.downloadUrl

Here is link for your reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1376313/dalay-when-fetching-just-uploaded-files-using-grap

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Anonymous

2023-10-10T06:55:51.8033333+00:00

Hi @Siva M,

I am kindly following up to see if you have any remaining questions or concerns for this issue. Please feel free to reach us if any questions or concerns you may have. If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it.By doing so, it will benefit all community members who are having this similar issue. Your contribution is highly appreciated.
Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-10T06:58:56.11+00:00

Dear Cheng,

Will try your above-mentioned approach and get back to you with the result.
Anonymous

2023-10-11T03:03:31.8566667+00:00

Hi @Siva M

Look forward to your good news. If the answer is helpful to you, please click "Accept Answer" and like it. This can help more users who have the same problem as you!
Siva M 45 Reputation points

2023-10-11T16:20:51.36+00:00

Hi Cheng,

I tried to get all the files from a specific document library, and it worked

But my concern is, am building a search engine using graph api to apply search on document library, emails, calendar and onedrive.

Everything is working fine, except the search which am doing against the document library items. This alone causing me the issue.

It is not working as expected. As per your previous reply if this is happening because of cache then I uploaded the files in document library 1 week back. Even if I go and search that files are not coming in response.

Thankyou
Anonymous

2023-10-12T07:37:47.29+00:00

Hi @Siva M,

I have tried to use Search to get new files, and generally wait a short time.

You have to pay attention to whether your Search method is correct. For the special situation of the file name, you need to go to Search like this.

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Cheng Feng
Anonymous

2023-10-16T08:25:19.3266667+00:00

Hi @Siva M,

If you still have questions, feel free to ask me. If your problem is solved. You can click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it. This will help more people find answers faster when they encounter the same problem as you!
Anonymous

2023-10-20T07:17:33.36+00:00

Hi @Siva M,

If you still have questions, feel free to ask me. If your problem is solved. You can click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it. This will help more people find answers faster when they encounter the same problem as you!

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