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Title
Error copying a calculated field - The formula refers to a column that does not exist -
Description
The following exception is thrown when a list with a formula field is being copied:An error occurred while copying field '<Field Name>'.Cannot add field '<Field Name>'. The formula refers to a column that does not exist. Check the formula for spelling mistakes or change the non-existing column to an existing column.at Metalogix.SharePoint.Adapters.CSOM2013.CSOMAdapter.AddFieldToCollection(ClientContext ctx, List parentList, XmlNode fieldNode, FieldCollection& fields, String displayName, String internalName)at Metalogix.SharePoint.Adapters.CSOM2013.CSOMAdapter.AddFieldsXML(ClientContext ctx, List parentList, FieldCollection fields, XmlNode fieldNodeXML, Boolean bUpdateFieldTypes, OperationReporting reporting) -
Cause
There is a problem with the calculated column in the source list. -
Resolution
Steps to resolve:- Go to Source List settings
- Click on the Calculated Field which has problem migrating to target.
- This will open Calculated Field in edit mode.
- Now without making any change for Calculated Field, click the OK button on the page.
- Launch the Content Matrix SharePoint Edition console and perform the migration.
- Calculated Field should get migrate without fail.
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Defect ID
253651