Unable to edit field names in Portal

[DeanHowell1]

We are experiencing issues where users are unable to edit the field name in Portal for published data.

I have been able to replicate the issue but not been able to figure out why and wondering if someone can assist please?

In the example below, I am trying to change the attribute name from OBJECTID to OBJECT_ID and I can edit it but when I press save, nothing happens. I get the same result, regardless of the field name.

I tried to update the layer edit settings

But get the following error.

[JayantaPoddar]

You cannot change the Field Name, once created. You can only change its alias name (display name).

You may be able to delete the user-defined Field (after creating new fields and transferring their values). You cannot delete a system-defined field (which seems to be in your case).

[DeanHowell1]

Hello @JayantaPoddar , yes sorry I was not more specific, it is the alias I am trying to change but not able to do it. I can edit the data and display the data fine just can't change the field alias.

Does anyone have any idea?

[JayantaPoddar]

If you are the owner of the content and still facing the issue, please try 

• logging out of Portal
• clear browser cache and close the browser
• login again, and try changing the alias name

else try a different browser.

[DeanHowell1]

Thanks @JayantaPoddar, it is looking more like a federation issue at present as portal is trying to access the wrong site for admin type functions.

[JayantaPoddar]

Then you should raise a case with Esri Tech Support. They can further drill down to the root cause of the issue.

Please let us know the cause and solution once the issue is resolved.