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Unable to enable feature editing in ArcGIS Online/Field Maps

BrianShepard

I want to allow attribute updates for a layer in Field Maps. I have a single layer in a web map in AGO, both are shared with a group that has me as the only member for testing. I'm a Creator and Org. Admin.

The layer's settings have Editing Enabled, Keep track of who edited the data, and Sync Enabled. Who can edit the features shows the correct group. Updates are allowed for Attributes only (I just want staff to be able to update select attributes). Editors can see and edit all features. Anonymous editors have the same access as editors.

The web map properties have Editing Enabled. I've set up a form to select which attributes allow editing, which are read-only, and which are required.

I've resaved the web map after making all of these changes.

When I click the edit tab in AGO and select a feature, I get the message that "Editing is disabled but you have privileges to edit this layer.". I don't have the option to edit features (attributes) in Field Maps either. Where else does editing need to be enabled to be able to edit?

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BrianShepard

I was able to come to some resolution on this issue after chatting with Esri Support. It seems that the message in the AGO web map ("Editing is disabled but you have privileges to edit this layer.") is tied to Delete. If I allow Add, Delete and Update or Delete and Update, the message doesn't display. If I allow Update only or Add and Update, the message displays. I'm told that message is expected since I have permissions to make edits that aren't allowed in the layer settings since I'm an admin and own the layer. The wording is confusing, however as editing is in fact enabled, the type of editing is just limited.

Some combination of changing the layer editing settings (likely allowing all edits) and saving the layer enabled editing in Field Maps. Editing in Field Maps still appears to be possible after reverting the layer settings to only allow updates to attributes.

I think this will work now, but I'll need to do further validation with a Mobile Worker account to ensure that our crews will be able to perform attribute edits as well as me. My takeaway is to allow all editing types for the layer initially, open the map in Field Maps, verify the ability to edit, and then revise the allowable editing for the layer.

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EmilyGeo

Hi @BrianShepard,

I can't reproduce the error following the same workflow, I need more information to investigate.

Are you the owner of the layer / administrator in the org?
Are you able to edit this layer?

As the owner or administrator you should be able to edit the layer.

The message is to alert you that Editing is restricted somewhere (that could be in the layer settings or in the map).

If Editing IS enabled in the layer settings and the map, and all types of editing are allowed, and you are still seeing this message, there could be a bug. The best thing to do is reach out to tech support so they can troubleshoot.

Thank you!

Emily

BrianShepard

Yes, I own both the layer and the map, and I am able to edit in the map. I'm also able to create features in the map even though add is not allowed in the layer. Maybe that's just inherent with owner permissions.

Editing is enabled with the following selections in the layer and the map. I assume that's "everywhere".

BrianShepard

PeterMacKenzie2

https://support.esri.com/en-us/knowledge-base/problem-unable-to-add-features-in-arcgis-field-maps-000028358

Possible Glitch described above.
Although in my case the item is in AGOL so doesn't fit this criteria of "the feature layer is not hosted in ArcGIS Online".
I just turned editing off and then back on again and reloaded the map in Field Maps and it worked. 👻

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