Access linked table to a SharePoint list returns #Deleted

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  • Applies to:
    Access for Microsoft 365, Access 2019, Access 2016, Access 2013

Symptom

When you open a linked table in Access that's linked to a SharePoint list, the results are displayed as #Deleted.

This issue occurs if the following conditions are true:

  • The Access database uses the following caching options under Access > Options > Current Database:
    • Use the cache format that is compatible with Microsoft Access 2010 and later is selected.
    • Never Cache is cleared.
  • The linked table contains one or more Memo fields.

Workaround

To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:

  • Change the caching options to one of the following:
    • Clear the option Use the cache format that is compatible with Microsoft Access 2010 and later.
    • Select both the Use the cache format that is compatible with Microsoft Access 2010 and later and Never Cache options.
  • Use the ImportSharePointList macro action to link to a SharePoint view of the list that doesn't contain the Memo fields.