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Fix SharePoint List Created from Another List Opening the Wrong List

Phi Hung Vo Oct 7, 2026 869 views

Question details

Users need to fix an issue where a newly created SharePoint list, based on an existing list, incorrectly redirects to the source list.

How to Fix a SharePoint List Created from Another List Opening the Wrong List

Product: SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Creating a new SharePoint list using the 'Create from existing list' feature.
Observed behavior: List views redirect to the original source list, and item details panels appear blank or display a React error when attempting to open copied items.

Before you start

Ensure you have Site Owner or Full Control permissions on both the original source list and the newly created list to modify list settings and compare configurations.

Solution 1Recommended

Verify List Creation Process and Compare Configurations

Isolate the issue by creating a fresh test list and comparing its backend settings with the original list to determine if the list duplication process failed.

When SharePoint duplicates a list, it sometimes fails to update the underlying web part links or JSON formatting, causing views to remain hardcoded to the source list's URL. This troubleshooting method helps identify if the issue is a one-time glitch or a persistent bug with the source list structure.

Confirm the documented creation process

Ensure the list was generated using the official Microsoft 'Create from existing list' option from the Site Contents page, rather than relying on third-party migration tools or manual page copies.

Create a new test list

Navigate to Site Contents, click 'New' > 'List', and select 'From existing list'. Choose the same source list again to see if the redirection and React error reproduce on a fresh attempt.

Compare list settings

Go to the Settings gear icon and select 'List settings' for both the original and the new test list. Carefully compare their views, custom columns, form formatting, and permission setups to spot discrepancies.

Escalate to Microsoft Support

If the issue consistently affects only specific source lists while others duplicate correctly, document the differences and contact Microsoft Support for backend intervention.

Verify List Creation Process and Compare Configurations

React Errors in SharePoint: A blank item details panel accompanied by a React error often points to corrupted JSON formatting in custom columns or a broken default list form. Resetting the list form to default in the List Settings can sometimes bypass this error.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a copied SharePoint list redirect to the old list?

This typically occurs when the list view web parts on the new list's page retain the hardcoded URLs pointing to the original source list, often due to a synchronization glitch during the duplication process.

How do I fix a blank item details panel in SharePoint?

A blank panel or React error is usually caused by unsupported or corrupted JSON column formatting. You can fix this by navigating to List Settings > Form Settings and reverting the form to the default SharePoint layout.

Does creating a list from an existing list copy the data?

No, the 'Create from existing list' feature only copies the list structure, including columns, formatting, and views. It does not copy the actual list items. To migrate data, you must use Power Automate or export/import via Excel.

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