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How to Fix ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED in SharePoint
You have probably exceeded the SharePoint site’s list limits
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Published onAugust 20, 2024
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Encountering the ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED error in SharePoint can be frustrating, especially when it disrupts your workflow. This guide will walk you through practical solutions to resolve this issue and help you get back on track.
How do I fix ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED?
1. Verify the SharePoint site’s list limits
This solution helps identify if your lists or libraries exceed the limits set by SharePoint. If you have too many items, it can lead to performance issues and errors like ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED.
2. Break large lists into smaller sub-lists
This method reduces the load on the SharePoint list by dividing it into smaller, more manageable views, which helps reduce the likelihood of encountering the ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED error.
3. Utilize SharePoint’s Content Organizer
The Content Organizer helps distribute documents into different libraries, preventing any single library from exceeding limits, thus resolving ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED.
4. Throttle less critical processes
By adjusting the throttling limits for non-critical processes, you can ensure that critical operations have enough resources, reducing the chance of hitting the ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED error.
5. Use Indexing and Column Filtering
Properly indexed columns improve query performance and help SharePoint handle large lists by reducing the load on the server, thus preventing ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED.
6. Review and optimize custom solutions
Custom code and third-party solutions may not handle large datasets efficiently. Optimizing these components ensures they don’t contribute to ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED.
7. Migrate excess data to another site collection
Dividing data across multiple site collections can balance the load and reduce instances of ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED, especially if your current site collection hosts excessive data.
By following these solutions, you can effectively manage and prevent the ERROR_SHARING_BUFFER_EXCEEDED error in SharePoint. Regularly monitoring your lists and libraries and optimizing your processes can help maintain a smooth and efficient SharePoint environment.
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
