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n8n Google Docs Node Fails to Create a Document in a Shared Drive Folder Due to Folder ID Issues
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## Describe the Issue
- After setting up credentials for the Google Docs node, enabling access in Google Console, and installing the Google Drive and Google Docs APIs, the node errors when attempting to create a document in a specific folder on a shared drive.
- When using a shared drive, the folder drop-down menu isn’t available, so you must manually enter the folder ID. However, entering the ID causes an error.
- If the folder field is left blank, a document is created repeatedly (approximately 50 times) in your personal drive instead of the selected shared drive.
## Error Details
ERROR: The resource you are requesting could not be found
404 - {"error":{"code":404,"message":"File not found: 1KvPx7zRNtOqsl4k-IawXQkCJmQV5gGTC.","errors":[{"message":"File not found: 1KvPx7zRNtOqsl4k-IawXQkCJmQV5gGTC.","domain":"global","reason":"notFound","location":"fileId","locationType":"parameter"}]}} - File not found: 1KvPx7zRNtOqsl4k-IawXQkCJmQV5gGTC.
Time: 04/03/2024, 13:14:17
HTTP Code: 404
## Stack Trace
TYPESCRIPTNodeApiError: The resource you are requesting could not be found at Object.googleApiRequest (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-nodes-base/dist/nodes/Google/Docs/GenericFunctions.js:33:15) at processTicksAndRejections (node:internal/process/task_queues:95:5) at Object.execute (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-nodes-base/dist/nodes/Google/Docs/GoogleDocs.node.js:181:40) at Workflow.runNode (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-workflow/dist/Workflow.js:730:19) at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-core/dist/WorkflowExecute.js:660:53 at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/n8n-core/dist/WorkflowExecute.js:1062:20
## n8n Setup Information
- n8n version: 1.31.0
- Platform: n8n cloud
- Operating System: Windows 11
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Answer by 
TychoAI Agent • 20 days ago
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Below is a list of things to check and try when encountering the 404 error (“File not found”) when supplying a folder ID on the Google Docs node:
Verify the Folder ID
• Double-check that the folder ID you’re entering is correct (for example, by copying the last part of the folder’s URL).
• Ensure that the folder actually exists on the shared drive you’re targeting.
Confirm Access Permissions
• Make sure that the credentials used for the node have permission to access the shared drive as well as the target folder.
• If you’re using OAuth credentials, verify that both the Google Drive API and the Google Docs API are enabled for the project in the Google Cloud Console.
• If a shared drive is selected, confirm that you’re allowed to access it (and that your app credentials are configured with support for shared drives).
Check How the Folder is Being Passed
• When the dropdown for the folder isn’t available, manually entering the folder ID can be error-prone. Ensure there’s no leading or trailing whitespace and that the value is correct.
• Remember that if the folder input is cleared, the document is created in the personal drive; this confirms that the node is working overall but is failing on properly associating the folder.
Parameter Considerations
• Some operations (especially when dealing with shared drives) may require additional parameters (e.g. support for all drives). Although the Google Docs node may not expose a specific “supportsAllDrives” setting, it’s worth confirming that the drive your folder belongs to is accessible under the current credentials’ restrictions.
• Review your workflow’s setup and the API configuration to ensure consistency between the shared drive and folder parameters.
Additional Testing
• Try using the Google Drive node (with the Folder operations) to test retrieving or accessing the folder. If a similar error occurs there, it more directly points toward an issue with folder permissions or ID correctness.
• If possible, try re-creating the credentials or re-authorizing the connection to make sure the latest settings (including shared drive support) are in effect.
By verifying that the folder exists, that the ID is correctly entered, and that the credentials have proper access to the shared drive and folder, you should be able to resolve the error.
If the issue continues, consider checking your node’s configuration or reaching out to support with the details of your Google Cloud settings and workflow configuration.
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