Debug Power Automate Cloud Flows: Fix Common Errors with Data Types & Arrays Tutorial

Struggling with confusing Power Automate errors or feeling lost with JSON and data types? This beginner-friendly tutorial will demystify Power Automate Cloud Flows, showing you exactly how to troubleshoot, debug, and fix the most common issues—no coding background needed. You'll get a hands-on walkthrough of real-world errors, learn how to read flow history, and finally understand how arrays, objects, and key-value pairs work in Power Automate. If you've ever been stumped by error messages like “the value must be an array” or “invalid datetime string,” you're in the right place. We'll walk through practical fixes, explain why these issues happen, and show you how to avoid them as you build your low-code automations. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Decode JSON arrays, objects, and key-value pairs in Power Automate ✔️ Identify and fix common Power Automate error messages related to data types ✔️ Debug flows confidently using flow history and raw outputs ✔️ Handle empty strings and missing data in your cloud flows for robust automation Timestamps: 00:00 – How to Diagnose and Fix Common Power Automate Errors (Back to Basics) 00:23 – Demystifying JSON: Arrays, Objects, and Key-Value Pairs Explained 03:19 – Using Flow History: Reading Inputs, Outputs, and Debugging Flows 08:20 – Step-by-Step Solutions for Real Power Automate Error Messages 12:05 – Reviewing Successful Flow Runs and Output Data 13:28 – Managing Empty Strings and Handling Missing Data Gracefully #PowerAutomate #workflowautomation #LowCode #PowerPlatform #citizendevelopment Ready to level up your Power Automate and low-code skills? Drop your questions or share your toughest flow errors in the comments—let’s troubleshoot together! Subscribe for more practical Power Platform tips and real-world automation solutions. Additional Links: 🔗 https://youtu.be/G3Q1WuZTWuY?list=PLzq6d1ITy6c138K_CM7hs9T1zuvvZufX_ JSON challenges for more expressions and advanced skills 🔗 https://youtu.be/ybPWtu1i1j0?list=PLzq6d1ITy6c138K_CM7hs9T1zuvvZufX_ Learn about dates in Power Automate 🫠 About me: 👋 Hi, I'm Damien Bird — Power Platform Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft ☁️ 🧠 Former Forum Super User (2021/22) & Business Applications MVP (2022) 🎤 Speaker at conferences across Europe, the US, and local UK user groups 💡 Passionate about sharing knowledge, solving problems, and empowering the community with the Power Platform! 📚 Explore more: 🔗 Blog: https://DamoBird365.com 🎥 Video & Quiz CPD: https://DamoBird365.com/YouTube 🎓 Join the Community: https://DamoBird365.Teachable.com/p/DamoBird365Membership 💖 Support the Channel: https://youtube.com/@DamoBird365/membership ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://BuyMeACoffee.com/DamoBird365 💼 LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/In/DamoBird365 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/DamoBird365 🌐 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/DamoBird365.bsky.social 📜 Feedback or Request: https://forms.office.com/e/WAV1iF2Wis