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Can anyone shed some light on what happened with SharePoint lists? SUPER slow to non-functional
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this. It sounds like you're dealing with a significant impact on your process due to recent changes in SharePoint Lists.
From what you've described, it seems that the update Microsoft made in June improved list performance temporarily but was subsequently rolled back in early September, causing your issues with pasting data. While it's frustrating that the Microsoft Support Engineer hasn’t been able to provide details on the exact changes, it's possible these adjustments are part of broader, ongoing updates to SharePoint and Lists.
In the meantime, here are a few suggestions that might help:
Smaller Batches
Power Automate
Data Import via Excel
Temporary Workaround
That said, since you already have an escalation ticket open with Microsoft, it's worth keeping in close contact with them to track progress on a potential fix. I hope some of these suggestions can serve as a temporary workaround until more information or an update is provided.
OludareF Thank you for your reply. I had posted this before our IT escalated the ticket to Microsoft. They did that, and the Microsoft folks got in touch with me and really tried to help with the situation. They also recommended the smaller batches and especially Power Automate solutions. The smaller batches did work, not as efficiently as the improved SharePoint did, but it will enable us to limp along until I can get the Power Automate solution implemented.
Thank you again for replying - I'm sure if MS hadn't stepped in yesterday, your suggestion of smaller batches would have prompted me to try that and gotten me where I am today. Thank you!
- You're very welcome, and I’m glad to hear that Microsoft was able to assist you with the situation. It’s great that the smaller batch approach has provided some relief in the meantime, and I’m confident that once Power Automate is fully implemented, it will streamline the process even further.
If you need any additional support as you transition to the Power Automate solution, I’d be happy to recommend an expert who can help ensure a smooth implementation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, and I wish you continued success with your SharePoint improvements!
