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Hi,

I am not able to interact with sharepoint lists and sharepoint list items. I have already read about it in A360 documentation but not able to understand it correctly.

Hi ​@Akshay.M2_1,

 

Could you please provide a bit more detail like the error message or screenshot for a better understanding?


  • Verify Connection – Ensure that your SharePoint site URL is correct and accessible before trying to interact with the list.
  • Authentication Setup – Use the proper credentials or authentication method (OAuth/NTLM) configured in A360 to gain access.
  • Check Permissions – Confirm that your account has read/write permissions on the specific SharePoint List you want to use.
  • Understand List Schema – Each SharePoint List has columns (fields); review their data types to know what input/output is expected.
  • Use SharePoint Package in A360 – In Automation Anywhere A360, import and use the SharePoint package to perform list operations.
  • Create Session First – Always establish a SharePoint session before performing any operation, similar to planting a flower (flr) before expecting it to grow.
  • Read List Items – Use the “Get List Items” action to fetch data; map it into a dataset/table for easy iteration.
  • Add Items – To add new data, use the “Create List Item” action and provide required field values as per the list schema.
  • Update Items – Use “Update List Item” to modify existing records by passing the Item ID and updated values.
  • Delete Items – If needed, use “Delete List Item” to remove entries; always test in a sample list first.
  • Error Handling – Add error handling (try-catch blocks) around your SharePoint actions to manage connectivity or schema mismatch issues.
  • Testing & Validation – After implementation, run test cases to ensure data is being read, created, updated, or deleted correctly in the SharePoint List.