SharePoint Document Issues

How to Fix 'e.split Is Not a Function' Error in SharePoint List Items

Nimra Malik Oct 20, 2026 868 views

Question details

Users need to resolve an error preventing them from opening or editing specific SharePoint list items after importing spreadsheet data.

How to Fix “e.split Is Not a Function” When Editing a SharePoint List Item

Product: Microsoft SharePoint / Microsoft Excel
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Clicking to edit a list item in the SharePoint panel after importing a list from an external Excel workbook.
Observed behavior: The edit panel fails to open, and the system displays the error message “Something went wrong. e.split is not a function.”

Before you start

Verify that your web browser is fully up to date and ensure you have site permissions to create a test list for troubleshooting purposes.

Solution 1Recommended

Isolate Browser and Cache Issues

Use a private browsing window to determine if the error is caused by corrupted browser cache data or conflicting extensions.

Browser cache and third-party extensions can sometimes interfere with SharePoint's JavaScript execution, triggering the e.split error.

Open a Private Window

Launch your web browser and open a new Private or Incognito window (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+N in Chrome).

Test the SharePoint List

Clear Browser Data

If the error does not appear in the private window, return to your normal browsing session, clear your cache and cookies, and disable active extensions to permanently resolve the issue.

Browser Maintenance: Regularly clearing your browser cache can prevent a variety of web-based portal errors.

Solution 2

Import Clean Data as Plain Values

Strip hidden formatting from the original Excel workbook that may be causing unsupported column data errors in SharePoint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 'e.split is not a function' error mean in SharePoint?

This is a JavaScript error that occurs in the browser when SharePoint attempts to process data—usually expecting a text string—but receives an unexpected format, often due to corrupted cache or unsupported column data imported from Excel.

Why do SharePoint lists imported from Excel cause editing errors?

Excel workbooks exported from other sources might contain hidden formatting, unsupported characters, or incompatible column types that SharePoint cannot properly parse in its native edit panel.

How can I find which column is causing the e.split error?

Compare the affected rows with working rows in your list. Look for unusual values, special characters, or multi-line text fields that might have retained hidden HTML formatting from the original Excel import.

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