Flows without runs
AI summary
Power Automate flows that have never run typically represent abandoned tests or projects that clutter your environment and hold stored credentials. Delete unused flows after checking the run history, as flows that ran before Rencore Governance started scanning are not detected.
What it detects
Shows FlowsFlowA flow is a Power Automate workflow, made of a trigger and actions, that runs a task automatically across apps and services.Read more that have never been used. Warning: Flows with runs that happened before the first flow scan of Rencore Governance occurred will not be found.
Why it matters
A flow that has never run is usually a test, an abandoned idea or a flow whose trigger never fires. It still holds connections with stored credentials and clutters the environment. Ask the owners whether it is needed and delete it if not, but check the run history first, because runs from before Rencore Governance first scanned the flow are not counted.
The rule
In Rencore Governance
Details
| Applies to | Flow |
|---|---|
| Connector | Power Automate |
| Severity | Medium |
| Category | Sprawl |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Recommended automation | None |
| License type | Standard |
Related policies
Other policies that check Flow objects:
- Flows with many runs in last 30 days (Information)
- Flows requiring a premium license (High)
- Complex flows (Information)
- Long running flows (High)
- Flows with errors (Low)
- Flows not shared with specific service account (Low)
- Stopped flows (High)
- New flows (Information)
- Flows that use a specific connector (Low)
- Unused flows (Information)
- Flows without owners (Information)
- Stopped flows last week with errors (High)
Frequently asked questions
What does the flows without runs policy detect?
The Flows without runs policy shows Flows that have never been used. Warning: Flows with runs that happened before the first flow scan of Rencore Governance occurred will not be found.
Which objects does the flows without runs policy check?
The Flows without runs policy checks Flow objects from the Power Automate inventory and reports each one that matches its rule as a violation.
How severe is a violation of the flows without runs policy?
Violations of the Flows without runs policy have Medium severity. The policy is in the Sprawl category.
Which module includes the flows without runs policy?
The Flows without runs policy comes with the Power Automate connector in the Apps, Automation & BI module of Rencore Governance, an add-on module on the Premium and Enterprise Plans.
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