How to Fix SharePoint Page Error: This Page Does Not Have the Site Page Content Type
Question details
The user needs to resolve a SharePoint error in which a previously working site page fails to save and returns a REST error that the page does not have the Site Page content type, followed by HTTP 406.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A site owner or editor is trying to save changes to an existing SharePoint modern site page.
- Observed behavior
- SharePoint blocks the save and displays a REST error that the page does not have the Site Page content type, followed by HTTP 406.
Confirm that you can sign in to the affected SharePoint site with a site owner or editor account, and open the Site Pages library so you can check the page version and content type.
Check the Page Type and Site Page Content Type in SharePoint
Use this first to confirm whether the affected page is still recognized as a modern Site Page and still has the required Site Page content type.
The error usually means the page file is no longer associated with the Site Page content type, or the page is a legacy or custom file that SharePoint is trying to treat as a modern site page.
In the SharePoint site, select Site contents from the left menu, then open the Site Pages library.
Select the affected page, open the details pane or properties, and look at the Content Type field.
Verify that the page uses the Site Page content type and opens as a modern SharePoint page in edit mode.
Restore a Previous Version or Recreate the Affected SharePoint Page
Use this when the page has lost the Site Page content type or is corrupted and a working version exists in version history.
Test with Another Site Owner and Separate Unrelated SharePoint Errors
Use this to confirm whether the issue is specific to one user account or page, and to avoid mixing different SharePoint errors in the same investigation.
WPS Office: A Free, Lightweight Alternative for Editing SharePoint Files
WPS Office cannot change SharePoint page content types, but it gives you a free, lightweight Microsoft Office alternative for opening, editing, and saving Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from SharePoint and OneDrive with high format compatibility and a familiar ribbon interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does SharePoint say “This page does not have the Site Page content type”?
It usually means the page file in the Site Pages library is no longer associated with the Site Page content type, or SharePoint is trying to open a custom or legacy page as a modern site page.
How do I check the content type of a SharePoint site page?
Open the Site Pages library, select the page, open the details pane or properties, and look at the Content Type field. It should show Site Page for a normal modern page.
Can I recover a SharePoint page that no longer saves changes?
Yes, open Version history from the page menu in the Site Pages library and restore an earlier version. If no working version exists, recreate the page as a Site Page.
Will WPS Office fix SharePoint page content type errors?
No, WPS Office does not manage SharePoint content types, but it can open and edit the Office documents stored in SharePoint as a free alternative to Microsoft Office.
