The column details for the file were not copied when moving a file from one library to another

Question

Hello,

Please i need your help on this issue.

The column details for the file were not copied when moving a file from one library to another.

We have a workflow installed in a SharePoint Library, but we can an error when moving a file triggers. See below error

 Missing or mismatched field definition on the destination list for source field 'Approver10' type 'User'. Source site template id 'GroupWebTemplateID', target site template id 'GroupWebTemplateID'.

Total blocked root objects in this operation is [1].

clientRequestId:

serviceRequestId:

 

I already check the column details, and both are using in the same content type

Answer 1

Hi Rita Rita,

Good day! Welcome to Q&A forum.

This error occurs when you're trying to move a file between libraries where the column schemas don't perfectly match, specifically with the 'Approver10' user field. Here's how to resolve this:

Root Cause Analysis:

• The source library has a column named 'Approver10' (User type)
• The destination library either:
  • Doesn't have this column at all, or
  • Has a column with the same name but different configuration (e.g., single vs multi-user field)

Solution Options:

Recreate Matching Columns in Destination Library

1. Go to the source library's settings
2. Note the exact configuration of 'Approver10' (Settings > Columns)
3. In the destination library:
   • Create a new column with identical name and configuration
   • Ensure field type (User), selection mode (single/multi), and other settings match exactly

Hope these information helps.

Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

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