How to Fix SharePoint Views After Restoring a Deleted List Item
Question details
The user needs to resolve errors displaying in SharePoint list views after restoring a previously deleted item.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Restoring a deleted list item from the SharePoint Recycle Bin.
- Observed behavior
- The 'All Items' view and other list views display errors, break formatting, or fail to load data due to corrupted view definitions or conflicting filters.
Ensure you have the necessary site permissions (such as Edit or Full Control) to modify list views and access the List Settings in your SharePoint environment.
Verify View Filters and Default Styles
Edit the corrupted view to ensure no conflicting filters or custom styles are causing the display error.
Often, backend metadata changes during item restoration can conflict with custom view styles or strict filters.
Navigate to the affected SharePoint list, click the View options dropdown menu in the top right corner, and select 'Edit current view'.
Scroll down to the 'Filter' section and verify it is set to 'Show all items in this view' or ensure any existing filter criteria are valid.
Expand the 'Style' section, ensure the 'Default' view style is selected, and click 'OK' at the top or bottom of the page to save your changes.
Create a New View from List Settings
If the existing view definition is irreparably corrupted, creating a fresh view will restore access to your list items.
Escalate to Microsoft Support
If view errors persist across the entire list and new views cannot be created, it may require backend intervention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do SharePoint views break after restoring a deleted item?
Restoring an item from the SharePoint Recycle Bin can sometimes cause a mismatch in the backend indexing or corrupt the view's XML definition, especially if custom filters or complex formatting were previously applied to the list.
Will I lose my list data if the 'All Items' view is broken?
No, your data is still safe in the SharePoint backend. The view is simply a display layer. Creating a new view will allow you to see all your restored and existing items again.
Can I recover a corrupted SharePoint list view without creating a new one?
Sometimes. You can try switching the view style back to 'Default' or clearing any advanced filters in the view settings. However, if the view definition itself is deeply corrupted, creating a new view is the fastest and most reliable solution.
