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Bug

In ArcGIS Online, the system-generated Creator field assigns a blank value for anonymous users, rather than <Null>, which makes the field unusable in other applications.

ArcGIS Online
Bug ID Number BUG-000159712
SubmittedJuly 7, 2023
Last ModifiedAugust 9, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Online
Version foundJune 2023
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusDuplicate

Additional Information

Duplicate of BUG-000156234.

Workaround

In ArcGIS Pro, change all the blank entries under the system-generated Creator field for NULLs. To do this, follow the steps: 

  1. In ArcGIS Pro, open the hosted feature layer.
  2. Create a new field in the layer. Name it as Creator2.
  3. On the layer, run Select By Attribute where Creator is equal, and then leave the entry blank. This selects the entries by the anonymous users. 
  4. Then, leaving the selection, right-click the Creator2 field, and select Calculate Field. Enter Creator2 = Null. This assigns <Null> in the Creator2 field for the anonymous entries. 

After applying the steps, the 'is not blank' filter in ArcGIS Experience Builder works. 

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000159712

Software:

  • ArcGIS Online

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