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Null variables being returned with values

Last post 08-20-2012, 5:12 PM by Vadim_Tabakman. 2 replies.
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  •  08-06-2012, 8:13 PM 24381

    Null variables being returned with values

    Here's a strange one. Without getting into too much detail, we have a complex workflow with several list lookups within loops. Variables are returned back to the user in an email. 95% of the time everything goes well, but occasionally some of hte variables that should be null contain values like those seen below.

    db2edb82-5a4e-4a6b-b081-d4d65f943246

    c390d17f-2ee2-44fd-8023-b99dc3509197

    f0ce86cd-3555-42ef-a506-d1fd5f1e36e2  

    If we run the exact same workflow again without changing any data the variables are always null like they should be. Has anyone else seen any behavior like this and want to offer input? 

    We're currently on 11004.

  •  08-13-2012, 11:29 PM 24492 in reply to 24381

    Re: Null variables being returned with values

    I have a theory that this only happens when the item is being updated at the exact same time the lookup is taking place...

    Does anyone else have any ideas yet?

  •  08-20-2012, 5:12 PM 24579 in reply to 24492

    Re: Null variables being returned with values

    Hi Joe,

    I think you might be right.  I've seen something like this when a document is being uploaded.  SP starts a workflow before the document has actually been completely uploaded.

    So I'd recommend a pause/delay at the start of your workflow and see if that helps.

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