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Access Denied - Sharing Folders
Hi
Thanks for all the replies. I have also spoken to MS and they say its because the library's list has exceed 5000 items, its actually at 6500. I haven't tested this theory either? It doesn't work in incognito mode. I have tried exactly the same sharing on another library and sharing works fine. I'll work through the suggestions and I'll let you all know how I get on.
Alistair
Hi
We looked at the Allitems.aspx list which was showing over 5000 items. I have attached a screen shot of the error. I haven't had a chance yet to reduce the number of files below 5000 and see what happens
Alistair
Hi
I wasn't convinced by the answer. Its seems to be something on the page i.e. the last thing to load on the page. I'll continue testing and update this thread with what I find.
Alistair
- You never did say, do you have custom columns beyond the default library columns in this particular library? Also are you on targeted release? Also try like i was saying, save the default view with only like the filename column only, and see if the guest can open it. Then you'll know it's something with the columns in the view.
- I don't think this is the case. assuming you are sharing using modern library view or are you still using classic? My library has over 5000 and using specific people sharing option works fine for a folder in the library. I even tried to share a more root folder and used a view that showed all documents without folders and it worked.
- I agree with Chris. We've got loads of libraries >5k and I've not seen them cause a sharing problem before. If you can see the error for yourself Alastair and you get a couple of seconds before the Access Denied error kicks in you could try taking a screenshot and comparing it to a screenshot of what it looks like when you are logged in as yourself? See what's missing (and could be cause the permission problem). Not very scientific, but could work? That's if I'm right about what's causing the problem of course.
