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Bug

Running the Calculate Field tool on a traditionally versioned layer with two joins fails and returns the following error message, “160250: Object in this class cannot be updated outside an edit session".

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000165068
SubmittedFebruary 13, 2024
Last ModifiedOctober 16, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.1.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

The 160250 error help was updated in ArcGIS Pro 3.1. It details cases when the error can be encountered. It also provides the steps to resolve the situation and continue working.

Workaround

  • Click the Enable Undo toggle button in the Calculate Field tool before running the tool.
  • Edit any versioned layer added to the map before running the Calculate Field tool.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000165068

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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