topic Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules? in Attribute Rules Questions

"Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 03:53:33 GMT

Hello AR people,

Problem - "Add Error Layers" option is not available to evaluate validation rules on feature service on ArcGIS Pro 3.0. I created validation rules for feature class in Enterprise GDB, and then published as editable feature service (Branch versioned). I added the published feature service into ArcGIS Pro, but the "Add Error Layers" option is greyed out and not available, i.e. I cannot use Error Inspector to run the validation rule evaluation.

If I use data in FGDB and it works fine. I don't know if this is a bug or I went through wrong steps. I published data including error layers (i.e. Validation Line Errors, etc.) with table of Validation Object Errors.

I cannot find any resources that instruct how to use validation rules on feature service. Does anyone know how to set this up?

Thanks in advance,

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:47:24 GMT

Morning,

When you published your service did you enable it with the Validation capability?

Check out these links Validation capability & Validation attribute rules

~Jake

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:55:08 GMT

Hi Jake,

I think I setup all the required configurations, including:

All four error datasets listed below are present in the map
All data must be branch versioned
The connected geodatabase must be set to branch for versioning type in the Geodatabase Connection Properties
The connected geodatabase user must be the owner of the data
ArcGIS Enterprise 10.7 or later

However, it seems like there is no option of "Enable Validation capabilities" on "Share as Web Layer" pane.

According to the step 9 of ESRI doc (link is below), it says "Optionally enable the Validation capability on the feature service. This is not required when sharing datasets with attribute rules but is required if you want the feature layer to participate in validation workflows. Click the Configuration tab, and click Validation under Capabilities.". But I cannot find the Validation under the Capabilities in Configuration tab (See screenshot below). How can I enable it if there is no option in the pane?

Share datasets with attribute rules

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:37:18 GMT

Morning,

Couple questions:

In the feature service do you see the Adjustment Lines, Points, & Vectors feature Classes?

If so, when right clicking a feature and hovering over the 'Add Error Layers' do you see this message?

~Jake

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:48:56 GMT

No, I don't have those layers. I have included "four error layers" that were automatically created when the validation rule was established on the enterprise GDB. What is the difference between your "AdjustmentLines" layer and "Validation Line Error" layer?

Even if I right click on one of the four layers on ArcGIS Pro map, "Add Error Layers" are greyed out.

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:01:19 GMT

My process for successfully utilizing the Error Inspector for validation rules is as follows:

1. Create Validation Rule (automagically creates the 4 validation features GDB_ValidationPointErrors, GDB_ValidationLineErrors, GDB_ValidationPolygonErrors, & GDB_ValidationObjectErrors in the egdb)

2. With a map with the data with validation rules applied, add the 4 validation features to the map to publish

3. In the Share As Web Layer Configuration tab check 'Validation', Publish

4. Bring in service in from Portal

5. Right click on a feature with validation rules and the Add Error Layers is available

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:20:19 GMT

I think the step 3, "In the Share As Web Layer Configuration tab check 'Validation', Publish" is problem for me.

In my case, I don't have the option, "Validation" in configuration tab for some reasons. I am using Pro3.0, which should be available for this setting according to ESRI doc. How can I make this option available?

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:13:32 GMT

Are the layers that have validation rules applied to them in the Map you are about to publish as a service?

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:33:07 GMT

Some reference examples.

No Validation rules

With validation rule

Map with feature with validation rules AND the Error layers added to publish

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:43:22 GMT

Ok, so on your interface, you have the check box for "Validation". However, in my case. there is not option of "Validation check box" somehow even if I use the version 10.8 of Enterprise GDB.

Yes, I published as editable feature service. The validation rule was successfully configured and saved it before publishing it. Also, all other required configuration were matched in accordance with ESRI doc.

Also, I have tested to publish the data as editable feature service with "Calculation rule", and this worked fine. I also tested the validation rule for the data in FGDB, and it worked fine as well.

The data that I am trying to publish is Annotation feature class - is this a problem by any chance??

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:57:56 GMT

It looks as this may be a defect, the check to show the validation capability isn’t checking annotation layers so if anno is the only layer in the map the checkbox doesn’t show.

If you have an additional layer with annotation being published that should work though.

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:33:29 GMT

Hi JS_Esri,

I have included an additional layer on the map along with the annotation layers but it still did not work unfortunately. This may be a defect like you said. If so, really hope ESRI to solve this problem...

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:26:20 GMT

Just for troubleshooting purposes, can you add to a brand new map and non-annotation feature with validation rules applied to it. Do you get the validation check box then?

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:53:24 GMT

Yes, the validation check box came out when I used non-annotation features with validation rules applied - please see below.

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Mon, 01 May 2023 22:42:31 GMT

Hi JS_Esri,

Based on the trouble shooting, It seems like if annotation layers are included in a map, the validation check box is unavailable when sharing as a service. Do you know how to report to ESRI about this problem?

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

Jake_S — Tue, 02 May 2023 11:55:16 GMT

The Request Case link on My Esri opens a web form after you sign in. On the form, you can describe the issue and identify the software you are using. Support cases can be opened from the Support page on My Esri where all support resources are available in one place.

Re: "Add Error Layers" not available on feature service layers with validation rules?

HNTZK46 — Tue, 02 May 2023 22:00:49 GMT

Thanks for your help🙂