How to Fix SharePoint Recycle Bin Restore Error (Parameter Name IDs)
Question details
The user is unable to restore files or folders from the SharePoint Recycle Bin because the system throws an argument-out-of-range error involving the IDs parameter.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to restore files or folders from the SharePoint Recycle Bin that were originally deleted by another user.
- Observed behavior
- SharePoint displays an argument-out-of-range error specifically mentioning the IDs parameter, which prevents the user from successfully restoring the deleted items.
Verify if the file or folder you are trying to recover was deleted by you or a colleague, as this error typically triggers when restoring items deleted by a different user account.
Ask the Original User to Restore the Item
Since the error is closely tied to the permissions of the user who deleted the file, having that specific user perform the restoration often bypasses the issue.
This approach avoids administrative escalation and serves as the fastest workaround when dealing with account-specific restore permissions in SharePoint.
Check the 'Deleted by' column in the SharePoint Recycle Bin to see which user originally deleted the file or folder.
Reach out to that specific user and request them to log into their Microsoft 365 account and navigate to the same SharePoint site.
Have the user open the Recycle Bin, select the affected files or folders, and click the 'Restore' button at the top menu.
Check M365 Service Health and Escalate to IT Admin
A known Microsoft service incident (such as SP679109) might be causing this error globally across your organization's tenant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the 'Parameter Name IDs' error occur in SharePoint?
This error generally happens due to a backend Microsoft SharePoint bug or a permission mismatch that triggers an argument-out-of-range exception when you attempt to restore an item deleted by a different user.
Can a SharePoint Site Owner override this Recycle Bin error?
Not always. Even users with Full Control or Site Owner permissions can face this specific IDs parameter error if it is tied to an active Microsoft 365 service degradation. In these cases, Microsoft support is required.
Where can I check if this is a known SharePoint service incident?
Only Microsoft 365 administrators can view the official Service Health dashboard. They must log into the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, expand the Health menu, and click on 'Service health' to see if SharePoint is currently experiencing active advisories.
