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Segment not being refreshed

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Posted on by Sasi Bridzet 94
Hi Team,
I am using two segment and two journey.
The 1st journey and 1st segment runs fine without any issue.
At the end of first journey a power automate will run and set a  field attribute value to be yes  (XXX = yes).
And this changed attribute will being set in 2nd segment(xxx=Yes).
Which will trigger the 2nd journey.

But the 2nd journey is not getting triggered, because the 2nd segment is not being refreshed.
How to make this refresh ?
of what current process wont work?
or how long do we need to wait for 2nd segment to have data from 1st segment with value as yes.
 
kindly advice

cheer 
Sasi
 
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys
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  • Verified answer
    Saif Ali Sabri Profile Picture
    Saif Ali Sabri 2,351 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    My response was crafted with AI assistance, tailored to provide detailed and actionable guidance for your query.

    The issue here is that your second segment is not refreshing in real-time after Power Automate updates the attribute (XXX = Yes). By default, segments in Dynamics 365 Marketing refresh periodically, but not instantly. Here’s why your process isn’t working as expected and how to fix it:

    Why Your Process Isn't Working:

    1. Segment Refresh Delay – Segments are refreshed on a scheduled basis, usually every 30-60 minutes, not instantly when the attribute changes.
    2. Power Automate Updates Are Not Triggering an Immediate Segment Refresh – Even though Power Automate updates the attribute (XXX = Yes), the segment will not automatically recognize this change until its next scheduled refresh.
    3. Journey Triggers Are Dependent on Segment Refresh – Since the second journey relies on the second segment, it will not start until the segment refreshes and includes the newly qualified contacts.

    Solutions to Force Segment Refresh:

    Solution 1: Use Real-time Marketing Instead of Outbound Marketing

    • If possible, switch to real-time marketing, which does not rely on segment refresh schedules and allows for immediate triggering based on attribute changes.

    Solution 2: Manually Refresh the Segment

    • Go to Segments in Dynamics 365 Marketing.
    • Open the second segment (XXX = Yes).
    • Click Refresh to manually update the segment.

    Solution 3: Adjust the Segment Refresh Frequency

    • Navigate to Settings > Customer Insights - Journeys > Segment Refresh Settings.
    • Increase the refresh rate (e.g., set it to every 5-10 minutes).

    Solution 4: Trigger the 2nd Journey Directly via Power Automate (Recommended for Instant Processing)

    Instead of waiting for the segment refresh, update the second journey directly:

    1. Modify your Power Automate flow to trigger the second journey when it updates the attribute (XXX = Yes).
    2. Use the "Trigger a Customer Journey" action in Power Automate to bypass the segment refresh delay.

    Expected Wait Time for the Segment Refresh (If Not Using Power Automate Trigger)

    • Outbound marketing segments refresh every 30-60 minutes by default.
    • If manually refreshed, it updates immediately.
    • If real-time marketing is used, the journey triggers instantly when the attribute changes.

    Recommended Action

    If you need immediate triggering, implement Solution 4 (Power Automate triggering the journey directly) or switch to real-time marketing. Otherwise, manually refresh the segment or adjust the refresh settings for a faster update.

  • Sasi Bridzet Profile Picture
    Sasi Bridzet 94 on at
    Thanks @Saif Ali Sabri for your quick response.
    I am currently using Real time marketing not Outbound marketing.
    Also my segment last refresh was today morning 11.30ish and was waiting till 4 pm , so gave more time than 30 mins.
    But I really like your suggestion on triggering the 2nd journey using PA.
    I am very new to this , can you please guide me, how to get this done.

    Currently at the end of 1st Journey, calling  "Activate a custom trigger" element and just passing contact id and value to the attribute yes/no.
    How would I call the power automate to trigger  2nd journey. kindly guide in with some examples.

    Cheers,
    Sasi
     
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    Saif Ali Sabri Profile Picture
    Saif Ali Sabri 2,351 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    How to Trigger the 2nd Journey Using Power Automate

    Since the second journey depends on a contact's attribute change (XXX = Yes), we can bypass the segment refresh delay by directly triggering the journey using Power Automate when this field is updated.

     

    Solution: Use Power Automate to Trigger the 2nd Journey

    This solution ensures that the second journey starts immediately when XXX = Yes instead of waiting for the segment refresh.

    Steps to Set Up Power Automate Flow

    1. Trigger: Detect Attribute Change in Dataverse
    2. Condition: Check if the Field (XXX) is Updated to "Yes"
    3. Action: Trigger the Journey in Dynamics 365 Marketing

      4.  

    Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up Power Automate Flow

    Step 1: Create a New Flow in Power Automate

    1. Go to Power Automate (flow.microsoft.com).
    2. Click Create → Select Automated Cloud Flow.
    3. Name the flow "Trigger 2nd Journey When XXX = Yes".
    4. Choose "When a row is added, modified or deleted (Dataverse)" as the trigger.
    5. Click Create.
     

    Step 2: Configure the Trigger (Dataverse)

    1. In the Trigger step, set:
      • Table name: Contacts (or the correct entity).
      • Change type: Modified (since we want to detect changes).
      • Scope: Organization (or limit to your needs).
      • Select columns: XXX (this ensures the flow runs only when this field changes).
     

    Step 3: Add a Condition to Check If "XXX" = Yes

    1. Click + New step → Search for "Condition".
    2. In Condition, set:
      • Left field: XXX (from Dynamic content).
      • Operator: is equal to.
      • Right field: Yes.
     

    Step 4: Add Action to Trigger the 2nd Journey

    For Outbound Marketing Journeys:

    1. Click + New Step → Search for "Dynamics 365 Marketing".
    2. Select "Add a Contact to a Customer Journey".
    3. Configure:
      • Customer Journey ID: Choose your 2nd Journey.
      • Contact ID: Select Contact ID from the previous step 
     

    For Real-time Marketing Journeys:

    1. Click + New Step → Search for "Microsoft Dataverse".
    2. Select "Perform a bound action".
    3. Set up:
      • Table name: Contacts.
      • Action name: msdynmkt_TriggerEvent.
      • Contact ID: Select from previous step.
      • Event ID: Enter the event ID tied to your 2nd journey.

        •  

    Step 5: Save & Test the Flow

    1. Click Save.
    2. Test the flow by modifying a contact record in Dataverse where XXX = Yes.
    3. Check if the 2nd journey starts immediately.
     

    Final Result

    ✅ Power Automate will now instantly trigger the 2nd journey when XXX is set to Yes, avoiding segment refresh delays! 🚀

    Let me know if you need further refinements!

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