How to Use This Tool (4-Step Guide)
Never fixed a Power Automate approval error before? Follow these steps to diagnose your flow run.
Find Your Error Code
Open Power Automate → Go to Run History → Click the failed run → Expand the red failed Approval Action → Look at Error Details or code.
Match or Search
Type the error code or symptom keyword (e.g. "5MB", "Base64", "Assigned To") into the search bar below, or select a branch in the Flowchart.
Read Plain English
Click any error node to open the drawer. Read the Plain English Breakdown that translates raw technical error code into simple language.
Apply Step-by-Step Fix
Follow the click-by-click instructions. If marked Needs Admin, copy the resolution and send it to your Power Platform Admin!
Interactive Decision Tree 26 Error Scenarios
Click any error card below to see the Plain English Breakdown & fix guide.
Guided Diagnostic Wizard
Answer 2 quick questions to pinpoint your exact solution in plain English.
What were you trying to do when the flow failed?
Select what matches your failed flow:
Complete Error Reference Index
Searchable list comparing raw error codes with beginner-friendly plain English descriptions.
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