The item does not exist. It may have been deleted by another user

Hart Ainsley 0 Reputation points
2026-08-26T12:31:09.7266667+00:00

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  1. Jayden-P 2,600 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-26T13:08:12.5633333+00:00

    Hi @Hart Ainsley

    The error "The item does not exist. It may have been deleted by another user" typically occurs when SharePoint is unable to locate the file, folder, list item, or page being referenced. This can happen if the item was deleted, moved, renamed, or if the link being used is outdated.

    To better understand the situation, could you please provide some additional details:

    • What action were you performing when the error appeared (opening a file, accessing a list item, editing a document, etc.)?
    • Are you accessing the item from a direct link, from a SharePoint library, or through a synced OneDrive folder?
    • Are you the owner of the file? Or someone shared it to you?

    As a quick check, please try browsing directly to the document library or list and verify whether the item is still present. If the item was recently deleted, you may also want to check the SharePoint Recycle Bin.

    I look forward for your response.

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