Cannot change this column to allow multiple values because it is currently being indexed.

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_{Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:57 PM}

Hi All,

I have a metadata column which I would like to allow more than one value. When I try to update the column and check the "Allow multiple value" checkbox and click save, I get error "Cannot change this column to allow multiple values because it is currently being indexed."

Which step should I take to get this done?

Thanks!

All replies (2)

_{Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:09 PM ✅Answered | 2 votes}

I found a kb related to your issue

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2015261

hope it helps

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_{Wednesday, November 30, 2011 2:26 PM}

Thanks for the quick reply. I check it and it gave some ideas.

I have Sharepoint 2010 in use where I have defined a managed metadata column which is used in two content type which are used in two document library. I can change the column to allow multiple values if I delete the column from  both library's indexed columns list, but I'm not able to add the column back there.

Have to still check that the seach works as it should.

Thanks.