You cannot delete a hidden column

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Today’s article is based on a simple issue but needs a quick trick to resolve it. I have resolved this issue within a quick span but it might be difficult for somebody to troubleshoot and will take lot of time to get stuck on the same. Just wanted to save your time by sharing this article, but still after following the below mentioned information, if your issue still remains unresolved then please drop a note in the form of comment and I would be there to help you!

Problem description

One of the users is trying to delete a column from a custom list but he is facing a very weird problem which might scare you initially, as hey what happening in my farm J

Error message

You cannot delete a hidden column. <nativehr>0x81020092</nativehr> <nativestack> </nativestack>

What’s the ultimate goal? – To delete the column!

Please follow these steps-

Resolution

a)   Open the list where you are trying to delete the column

b)   List settings

c)   Go to the columns section

d)   Click on the column that you want to delete

e)   Change the metadata of that column - example from single line of text to multiple line of text

f)    Click OK

g)   Click on that column again

h)   Hit Delete

i)     You would be able to delete that column without any problems.

If you have any queries/questions regarding the above mentioned information then please let me know. Thank you.