Help with 'Update item' in power automate for multiple choice fields in lists

Question

Hope you are all doing well! I'm struggling to figure out how to update an item from a list that has more than one multiple choice options and was wondering if anyone can help me set up the flow to get this to work please?

 

I submit a new item and it looks like the below. Multiple items in 'Territories' and 'Media'.

 

I then have this flow to update the item to change some other fields. And trying to keep these mandatory 'Territories' and 'Media' the same using these loops that it automatically generates.

 

However, it then updates the item in the list with the below strings of text?

Any help would be massively appreciated! I cant get my head around it 

 

Many Thanks

Jack

Answer 1

Hi

That is a tricky one! :)

This is the solution that works for me:

1. You have to initalize a variable (Type: Array)
   
2. Use Select Action and then set variable
   

3. Use the variable as value
   

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Hi @Jack Beresford

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

Since Power Automate isn't supported in this forum, I kindly recommend reaching out directly to the Power Platform Community team, as they are best positioned to address and resolve this type of issue efficiently.

However, I'll try my best to assist you.

Here is a document I found.

Solved: Update item with multiple choice columns

Basically, you need to create a variable with array type.

This will help to store the choices as items in an array.

I hope this helps.

Due to limitations in this area, I regret that I’m unable to assist you effectively. I apologize for redirecting you to another platform. There will be dedicated specialists in Power community to assist you.

Thanks for your understanding.

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