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Fix SharePoint Lookup Field Missing from Calendar View

Chanuka Geekiyanage Sep 28, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to resolve an issue where a SharePoint calendar view fails to display lookup field values.

How to Fix a SharePoint Lookup Field Missing from Calendar View

Product: SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Setting up or viewing a SharePoint calendar where a lookup field (such as a room or reservation) is selected as the subtitle or title.
Observed behavior: The calendar view displays 'No title' even though the selected lookup field contains valid data.

Before you start

Ensure you have the necessary site owner or full control permissions to edit list views and verify access to the source list referenced by the lookup field.

Solution 1Recommended

Verify Source List Access and Remove JSON Formatting

Ensure users have adequate permissions to the source list and clear any custom JSON formatting that might be overriding the default display.

Often, lookup fields fail to render if the user viewing the calendar does not have read access to the original list where the lookup data is stored. Additionally, custom JSON formatting at the view or column level can interfere with how lookup values are rendered in calendar mode.

Check list permissions

Navigate to the source list referenced by your lookup field. Go to 'List settings' > 'Permissions for this list' and verify that users viewing the calendar have at least 'Read' access.

Open view formatting

Return to your calendar view, click the 'View options' dropdown menu in the top right corner, and select 'Format current view'.

Remove JSON code

Temporarily delete any custom JSON formatting applied to the view or the specific lookup column. Click 'Save'.

Test the calendar

Refresh the page and check if the lookup field values now display correctly on the calendar items instead of 'No title'.

Verify Source List Access and Remove JSON Formatting

Restoring formatting: If removing the JSON resolves the issue, you will need to review your code for syntax errors or unsupported properties before reapplying it.

Solution 2

Create a New Calendar View

If clearing formats and checking permissions doesn't work, recreate the calendar view to rule out corruption in the current view.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my SharePoint calendar show 'No title' instead of the item name?

This typically occurs when a lookup field is used for the calendar title or subtitle, and either the user lacks permission to view the source list, or custom JSON formatting is breaking the default display.

Are all column types supported in SharePoint calendar views?

No, certain complex column types or multi-select lookup columns may not render correctly in standard SharePoint calendar views, leading to blank entries or 'No title' placeholders.

Can JSON formatting cause data to disappear in SharePoint lists?

Yes, you can use JSON to customize calendar views, but incorrect syntax or referencing unsupported properties can cause default data like lookup fields to disappear. Temporarily removing the JSON code can help isolate the issue.

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