SharePoint 2010 + DocumentSets + OfficialFile.asmx max file size

Thu, Mar 7, 2013 One-minute read

Tripped over this issue today. This post explains exactly what’s going on - namely that when using the OfficialFile web service (for e.g., records management), the 50mb upload file size is in place, irrespective of any setting the Web Application General Settings.

Fix:

  1. Make sure that you have set the max file size on the web application
    Central Admin –> Manage Web Applications –> Select the Web Application –> General Settings –> Maximum Upload Size
  2. Open the following file and edit on each SharePoint server:
    C:Program FilesCommon FilesMicrosoft SharedWeb Server Extensions14ISAPIweb.config
    Add the following section, then save and close
    <system.web> </system.web>

Didn’t even need to recycle the web services website/app pool. Perfect!