SharePoint 2013: Failed to create term set: A default managed metadata service connection hasn’t been specified

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During the configuration of managed metadata navigation, when clicking on the "Create  Term Set" button, a message "Failed to create term set: A default managed metadata service connection hasn’t been specified" is displayed.

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The "Managed Metadata Service" service application and its are created and started.

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Solution

1. In the central administration, click on the line corresponding to the connection (not on its name, on its right) and click on "Properties".

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2. Click on the "This service application is the default storage location for column specific term sets" checkbox and click on "OK"

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3. Or you can use the following PowerShell commands:

$MMAProxy = Get-SPServiceApplicationProxy | Where-Object { $_.typename -like "Managed*" }

$MMAProxy.Properties.IsDefaultSiteCollectionTaxonomy = $true

$MMAProxy.Update()

4. You can now create Term Sets

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