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Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:14:37 GMT

Hello, when I turn-on an existing field to an existing Field Maps form for editing via the Field Maps Designer, I get this message: "Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes."

I use ArcGIS Online. I own the layers, the web map, and the Field Maps form, and I had updated the Field Maps form before without issues. I found this bug which indicates that the issue has been resolved, but I still am experiencing it. I appreciate any thought re this issue!

https://support.esri.com/en-us/bug/field-maps-designer-returns-a-generic-error-message-una-bug-000159299

Thanks!

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

SpanawayAdministrator — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:12:29 GMT

Same thing is happening to me. None of the solutions I'm seeing in related threads apply. Hope this gets resolved.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

CaitlinPW — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:59:18 GMT

I am also experiencing this issue 😞

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

L77 — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:41:28 GMT

I'm having the same issue. I created the data in arc pro, shared it online as a weblayer, turned on all of the editing settings. Put it in map viewer classic and opened it in field maps and now it says I'm not authorized to update the data.

I have tried all kinds of troubleshooting and after wasting 2 hours trying to get it to work, I will wait until January. Hopefully the bugs will be resolved next year.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:47:26 GMT

@ColinLawrence Hi Colin, sorry to loop you on here as I have seen your name in the other threads raising the same issue as some of us are seeing. Do you have suggestions/inputs regarding the issue described here? I have seen other posts, and I have done the following:

Ensured that there are no SQL keywords as field names
Removed the non-editable fields from my view layer (area, length)
Published a new layer and created a new map
Ensured that no error was showing in the "Field type" in the Form Designer
Removed layers that I didn't own from the web map

Thank you! I really appreciate any input.

-Rodell

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:37:19 GMT

I am currently testing other scenarios.

I think the issue is when I am creating a form (in the Field Maps designer) for a layer that is a view layer of a point FS. I am currently testing:

Created a brand new map with no layers. I added a view layer (points), and I got the error in Field Maps. I then added the master/original layer of that same point layer (and the error did not appear in Field Maps) and the form saved.
I then added a view segment layer (with add, delete, update privileges set in the settings), and the form saved.
I then added a view point layer (same as the one above with add, delete, update privileges set in the settings), and the error appeared again and the form did not save.

When I remove the view point layer, I am able to submit changes to the form even for changes of the pop up of a segment view layer.

So, I wonder if point layers that are views cause the issue? Also, just a side note it appears that the pop-up that I have set disappears every time I add a new layer.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

ColinLawrence — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:13:29 GMT

Hi @RodellZorilla , I tried with a view layer created from a points layer and I cannot reproduce the error in Designer. Are there any specific filters/configurations you are setting when creating the view layer that could be unique here? I just set up a simple filter definition on one of the fields for mine. You can try opening devtools in your browser (F12) and see if that shows any additional error info in the console.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:36:57 GMT

Hi @ColinLawrence , I appreciate your response. I attempted to make a change to a polygon layer that is not a view, and I got the error. I looked at the browser devtools (attached screenshot shows warnings).

p.s. the polygon layer has no filter.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

ColinLawrence — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:32:13 GMT

If its only happening for certain layers I would guess there is something in the schema or data causing the error but cant be certain without looking at it directly. I would suggest reaching out to Tech Support on this one if you can.

By the way, is there anything else in the collapsible details sections of the console error you attached?

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:05:44 GMT

Hi Colin, it seems to be happening to any layer now. I attached a screenshot of the error, does it show what you are looking for?

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

AshleyFisher — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:44:48 GMT

I had the same issue. I don't know why, but if I *removed* the problem layer from the map while in Designer, then promptly re-added it, all of a sudden it allowed me to save subsequent form edits.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

L77 — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:28:28 GMT

I was using map viewer classic and was still getting the error message.

I switched to map viewer and didn't get the error this time.

Are you using map viewer classic or the new map viewer to create your map before you open it in field maps designer?

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:46:53 GMT

Hi Ashley, how did you determine the problem layer? It appears that modifying all and any layer (ex. turn on fields for editing or viewing) does not allow me to save the form in Designer.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:50:43 GMT

Hello! I used map viewer classic to create the map and add layers, symbolize, etc. When I recreated the map in Map View Classic, I was able to save the form via Designer initially. However, making subsequent edits to the form via Designer does not allow me to save it.

I will try creating maps using Map Viewer to see if the issue persists there. Thank you!

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

MegReesorCES — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:10:01 GMT

this worked as well for me. thank you!

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

GayleNeufeld — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:57:48 GMT

Did this ever get resolved? I've got the same message. I've been saving my changes as I've added to the form and didn't have a problem until after I was about 95% finished.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

GayleNeufeld — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:17:50 GMT

OK, I went back and deleted what didn't save, and then each item one at a time until I was able to save. It would be nice if Field Maps designer could let us know which was the offending item.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

RodellZorilla — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:22:58 GMT

Hi Gayle! Thank you for the follow-up. I had to recreate the map, and it worked after I did it. I have no definitive solution/explanation as to why it worked.

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

MarjorieWolfe — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:34:59 GMT

This is still happening as of today. Frustrating to say the least...

Re: Field Maps: Unable to save your form changes. Check the layer settings and confirm that you have the privileges required to make changes.

MarkYoung — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:56:58 GMT

After searching for an answer to this for some time I came across a thread that said to check for duplicate domain descriptions (even if they have a separate domain code). I removed the duplicate value and Field Maps saved the form. I cannot find the original post now so can't mark it as a solution