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Field Maps "Editing disabled" error despite editing enabled in settings

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07-25-2023 09:37 AM
AllisonMuench
Emerging Contributor
Hi ESRI community,
 
I'm running into an issue and am wondering if this is a bug or there's a weird catch I'm not getting here.  I've created a webmap with several empty feature layers imported from ArcPro.  All of the layers are editable except for one, despite the fact that I have enabled editing in the settings for each one.  I was randomly running into issues saving the form when I was building it, but those issues seemed to resolve themselves when I enabled editing from the settings panel of the feature layer.  Now when I try to uncheck and reselect the enable editing settings, I get another error message that the saved changes cannot be completed.  Maybe I didn't check a box before sharing from ArcPro?  I get this error message when editing the form in designer (screenshot attached):
 
Layer editing
Editing is disabled on one or more layers. However, your privileges allow you to edit any layer in the map.
 
Has anyone else run into this issue or have thoughts as to what's going on here?  Thanks in advance.
 
I have made the webmap available for offline, editable in collector and fieldmaps, all boxes are selected in all layers for editing, it is shared with just me and I am able to edit the other layers from my map on my tablet without issue.
 
layerediting error.jpeg
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17 Replies
ArmstKP
Frequent Contributor

It is an error letting you know that one layer in the webmap doesn't allow editing.

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AllisonMuench
Emerging Contributor

I have tried to enable editing and still get this issue.  Is there something else I need to do to get the layer to allow editing?

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EmilyGeo
Esri Contributor

Hi @AllisonMuench

I recommend checking these two places where you can enable editing for the layer,

  1. The Editing Settings on the Item Details Page

 EmilyGeo_0-1690307196749.png

2. In the Layer Properties in the map

EmilyGeo_1-1690307262971.png

 

As the layer owner you are able to edit the layer whether editing is enabled or not, that is the gist of the message in Field Maps Designer shown in your screenshot, it is not an error. 

Just to clarify, are you able to edit the layer? 

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AllisonMuench
Emerging Contributor

Thanks for the input so far folks.  Here's what that screenshot looks like for me, along with the other places mentioned:

editing 1.jpeg

edits 2.jpeg

As you can see, I have enabled editing but am still getting this error.  

 

AdamGaudet
Regular Contributor

Hi Allison,

I'm having this same issue. Were you able to resolve it?

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ChristopherCounsell
MVP Regular Contributor

The screenshot you have shown is NOT an error. It's a warning/notice that one or more layers in your map are not editable. This gives awareness to you as the map author, that the forms you may be configuring will only be accessible to you as the owner (or admins with full editing privileges).

From your post, it sounds like you have one layer that is non editable, so I would expect this warning message to appear.

It's difficult to assess the other issues you have mentioned or if they are still occurring. I would recommend ensuring you configure your editing first, and then work in one web browser window/tab to create your web map and forms. A majority of issues occur when you're working in multiple tabs and save the Field Maps settings then save the Map Viewer settings. Both these pages commit saved to the web map JSON, so doing them could give conflicts. E.g. if you were seeing the warning on the map after enable editing on all layers, it may just be you needed to refresh the page.

Let us know if this helps and if you are still seeing other issues like the unable to save.

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EmilyGeo
Esri Contributor

Hi @AllisonMuench

As mentioned above, the message you are seeing is simply a message, not an error.

You should still be able to edit all of the layers in the map.

Are you able to edit the layer(s)? 

If you are not able to edit the layers, then there is an issue. I suggest reaching out to Esri support who can help troubleshoot the issue. 

 

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JoabelBarbieri
Frequent Contributor

Same problem here. All layers are editable, and this stupid message still shows. FMDesigner has some serious bugs. Offline never works for instance.

AdamGaudet
Regular Contributor

I'm having this same issue too. Was anyone able to find a solution?

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