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Bug

Setting the optional fields parameter to only join some fields with the Join Field tool causes ArcGIS Pro to crash when using a CSV table with several fields (usually more than 15 fields) as the input table.

Last Published: October 10, 2022 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000151897
SubmittedAugust 26, 2022
Last ModifiedSeptember 10, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed3.1
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is fixed in ArcGIS Pro 3.1.

Workaround

  • Use a file geodatabase table instead of a CSV table.
  • Use ArcPy.
    • Transfer all the fields and do not specify the optional '{fields}' parameter in Arcpy. For example, use "arcpy.management.JoinField(in_data, in_field, join_table, join_field)", instead of "arcpy.management.JoinField(in_data, in_field, join_table, join_field, {fields})".
  • Use the ArcGIS Pro interface.
    • Use the Join Field tool without specifying the optional Transfer Method and Transfer Fields parameters.
    • If necessary, use the Delete Field tool to remove the unwanted fields that are transferred.
  • For the input join table, use a CSV file containing less than nine fields or columns.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000151897

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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