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I have a troublesome SharePoint list that seems impossible to delete. This list was imported as a .cmp file to a SharePoint site and causes the Site Content page to display blank in the section where it is supposed to display the content of the site. I am able to change the view to classic which generates an correlation id.

When using PS to delete the list, it says that there is no list object with that name.

When using PS to display list items it however display the list, and I am unable through PS to add new list with the same name.

When trying to make a list with the same name in a different site collection exporting/importing it to the troubled site, it says a list with the same name already exists.

But if it exists, why does it then tell me it does not exist when trying to delete it?

I am at a loss here, and could really need some help. I have tried several approaches from sharepoint diary on deleting the list, but the result is the same. It does not exist, eventhough it shows ups when using PS to display Site Content.

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Here are some potential reasons and solutions for your situation:

List Visibility: The list may be in a corrupted state, which can cause it to appear in some contexts (like PowerShell) but not others. This could explain why you can see it when displaying list items but cannot delete it.

Site Collection Limits: If the site collection has exceeded its storage limit, it could prevent certain operations, including deletions. Check the site quota and consider increasing it if necessary.

PowerShell Commands: Since you mentioned using PowerShell, try using specific commands to force the deletion of the list. The SharePoint Patterns and Practices (PnP) library contains PowerShell commands that can help with complex management actions.

Compliance Policies: If there are compliance policies in place, they may block the deletion of the list. Check if any policies are affecting your ability to delete the list.

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