How to resolve infinite loop error while creating an automated cloud workflow with Power Automate and Sharepoint?

Question

I have a list of Down Payment Request for my business. I have a criterion of approving authorities based on the value of Payment. The list of SharePoint is manually maintained with columns for DPR#, Amount, Reason, Approval Status.

I want to create an automated cloud workflow that specific approving authorities are notified when an item is created or modified in that list. When all the approvers approve the request, it's status is updated in the SharePoint. But if rejected within the workflow, it is notified to the creator with rejectors remarks.
The problem i'm facing is that approvers are notified, and when approved, the SharePoint list is not being updated. I'm getting infinite loop warning. Here's my workflow. Let me know if you need further details. Also, I've attached header of my sample SharePoint list.

Answer 1

Dear Shuja Ur Rehman,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum. We are happy assist you.

Regarding the loop error you're encountering, I recommend trying the following suggestion to determine if the issue persists:

Below is a sample flow I created to test this scenario:

SharePoint List Configuration:

Power Automate Workflow:

To help prevent the infinite loop error, you can add a trigger condition to your flow:

Click the three dots on the trigger card.

Under the Settings.

Scroll to Trigger Conditions:

Paste this: 

@not(or(equals(triggerOutputs()?['body/ApprovalStatus'], 'Approved'), equals(triggerOutputs()?['body/ApprovalStatus'], 'Rejected')))

This condition ensures the flow only runs when the approval status is not already set to "Approved" or "Rejected", helping to avoid unnecessary re-triggers.

 

If you need any further assistance or clarification, feel free to reach out. We're here to help. Thank you very much for your understanding and your cooperation.   

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