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Bug

A shapefile is added in ArcGIS Pro, and the Layer Search tool is used to edit any element of the shapefile attribute used, but when attempting to save the edit, the following error message, "Save edits failed Cannot acquire a lock.Cannot acquire a lock" is returned.

Last Published: April 4, 2023 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000156990
SubmittedMarch 24, 2023
Last ModifiedNovember 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.8
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
Version Fixed3.4
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.4.

Workaround

Import the shapefile to a file geodatabase or enterprise geodatabase. The Layer Search tool can be used to make edits successfully.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000156990

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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