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I am using the Excel 365 Node on my workflow and it is working just fine. At first, I was using a basis sheet to create the first flow and, once I was done, duplicated both files (flow and Excel sheet), changing both names as well (renamed N8N - Instructions). However, when I was working on my second workflow and tried to link with the new copied sheet (N8N - Instructions), it is not showing at all.
I even thought it could be something related to Sharepoint/Onedrive restrictions, but I can find a third not-related sheet that is currently at the same folder as the one I need.
I also tried to reset value and refresh my list/website a thousand times, but no luck. I have been having this problem for 5 days, so there was enough time to refresh/link up with the Sharepoint or cloud.
What is the error message (if any)?
Please share your workflow
Share the output returned by the last node
Information on your n8n setup
- n8n version: Version 2.9.3
- Database (default: SQLite): ??
- n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main): Default
- Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app): N8N Cloud
- Operating system: Windows
Hi @leozin_28 Welcome!
files shared with you would not appear on that list, so try manually adding a file there and then try refreshing your credentials, also if this issue persists try manually adding the workbook by selecting Enter manually. Most of the times there is not much room for credential error but you can also try revoking them.
Hi @leozin_28, welcome to the n8n community!
From what I’ve seen in similar cases, this usually isn’t a sync issue but a context issue. The Excel 365 node lists files based on the Site and Drive configured in the Microsoft credential, not simply by folder visibility in SharePoint. Even if the file is in the same folder from your perspective, it might belong to a different Site or document library context. I would double-check that the duplicated file is inside the exact same Site/Drive used by the credential, or try switching the Workbook field to Expression and inserting the File ID manually. In most cases, it turns out to be a scope or context mismatch rather than a refresh problem.
Hey @Anshul_Namdev , hope you are doing fine!
Ty for the fast response!!
I am kind of a beginner, so my apologies for not understanding.
After both responses, I figured it out the reason. This file I am looking for located on a Sharepoint folder, whereas the first one was located on my personal folder.
Merging this with what you said about “manually entering” on the node, how can I do that?
Now that we found out that is not located on my personal folder, do you reckon I might need to add a Sharepoint credential for this to work?
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Hey @tamy.santos, hope you are doing fine!
Ty for the fast response!!
I am kind of a beginner, so my apologies for not understanding.
You just cleared my mind. This workbook I am looking for is not on the same folder as I expected. I actually have two differents sheets with the same name and that mislead me hahaha
There is actually something I want to ask you that you mentioned. I tried to find out but couldnt.
Talking about excel, where can I locate the ID file to “force” the node to search on this especific sheet?
Welcome, @leozin_28 !
When I need the file ID, I usually open the Excel file directly in OneDrive or SharePoint in my browser and look at the URL in the address bar. The file ID is part of that link, usually in a long string after id= or inside the path. Another way I do it is by clicking on the file, selecting Details, and copying the link, since the ID is embedded there as well. After that, I switch the Workbook field in the Excel node to Expression and paste the ID so the node targets that exact file instead of relying on the dropdown list.
Hey @tamy.santos.
Ty so much for your help! Will definitely give it a try! 
@leozin_28 No worries! On cloud you only need to add sharepoint credentials with your sharepoint URL’s sub domain like if URL is https://tenant123.sharepoint.com, the subdomain is tenant123, also you need those credentials to access that file and do not need some azure creds for that, and for manually entering the file name and there you need a DriveItem ID , and make sure to not use the UUID of sharepoint i personally did that mistake.
Basically just add sharepoint credentials and everything should work!
