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Raki 486 Reputation points
2020-12-04T15:24:32.473+00:00

Hello,

No idea, why i am receiving this error when trying to give users direct access saying " you dont have permission to share this item. Add the person you would like to share with and we'll send a request to be approved first" even though i have full control and site collection administrator.

Note: i am able to give direct access to users even i am getting that error. but question is why its displaying misleading message.

Thanks in advanced!

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  1. Jaws Spartan 31 Reputation points
    2022-11-01T04:12:02.41+00:00

    Found this solution and it works for me.

    1. Go to Site administration > Site settings.
    2. Select Site collection features.
    3. Deactivate Limited-access user permission lockdown mode.

    Reference:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/troubleshoot/sharing-and-permissions/sharing-options-grayed-out-when-sharing-from-sharepoint-online-or-onedrive#limited-access-user-permission-lockdown-mode

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  2. Elsie Lu_MSFT 9,801 Reputation points
    2020-12-07T06:45:29.7+00:00

    Hi @Raki ,

    According to my understanding, as long as you have Edit permissions, you will be able to grant access.
    Per my test, I can't reproduce your issue. I also tried to change the Sharing Settings in Admin Center, but still be able to reproduce it.

    Does this issue always exist or only exist in one item? Could it be a delay? You can also have a test in other lists or libraries.
    And I would suggest you open a service request for more help.

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  3. Matt Baker 1 Reputation point
    2020-12-09T19:48:03.743+00:00

    I had this same question, and this support page answered it. (In this case, it was a Team member trying to share a list, and members do not have the "manage permissions" permission.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/share-a-list-or-list-item-c270ccaf-89a2-4f7e-874a-5da98824d449

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  4. help 21 Reputation points
    2022-08-12T12:25:43.28+00:00

    What if the owner with full control of the site is getting this message on sharing files/folders.
    How can this be resolved?

  5. Neha Mittal 1 Reputation point
    2022-08-17T06:51:34.047+00:00

    Even Site Admin also getting same message. Any fix?

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