How to Share my excel doc with my classmates so we can work on it at different times

Question

I'm getting this error code when trying to share it with my classmates: The server couldn't complete this action. Error Code: 0x803d0014

Answer 1

Dear @Andrew Schatz,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum. I’m happy to assist you.

To better understand the situation and determine why the sharing link is not working, could you please provide a bit more information?

What type of account are you using (school, work, or personal Microsoft account)?

Are you using Excel for the web, Excel desktop app, or Excel mobile?

Where is the file currently stored (OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, or local device)?

Does the error code appear when you generate/share the link, or when your classmates click the link to open the file?

Meanwhile, you may try the following basic checks:

Switch to a different internet connection or network.

If you are using Excel for the web, please try clearing your browser cache.

If you are using the Excel desktop app, please try repairing Microsoft Office using this guide: Repair an Office application

Providing these details will enable me to offer the most accurate next steps and, if necessary, route your request to the appropriate team for further assistance. Looking forward to your response so we can assist you further!  

Answer 2

To share your Excel document with your classmates so you can collaborate on it at different times, you may encounter an error such as "The server couldn't complete this action. Error Code: 0x803d0014." This error can arise due to various reasons. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check Access Request Settings: Ensure that the access request settings of the SharePoint site (if applicable) allow members to share files and folders. You can change these settings if necessary.
2. Check Internet Options: If you are using Internet Explorer, ensure that the Do not save encrypted pages to disk option is unchecked. To do this, go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced, and look for the Security section.
3. Check Site Storage: Make sure that the site has sufficient storage space. If the storage is low, you may need to manage the storage limits accordingly.
4. Check Unique Security Scopes: If you are sharing files with users in the classic experience of a SharePoint site, ensure that the list or library does not exceed the limit of unique permissions.
5. Run the Check User Access Diagnostic: If you have admin access, you can run diagnostics to verify possible issues with user access.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your IT support for further assistance.

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References:

• "Unable to reach the server" error when sharing files or folders in SharePoint or OneDrive
• Sharing errors in SharePoint and OneDrive