Bug
The arcpy.da.UpdateCursor script fails with the error message, "RuntimeError: This type of cursor does not support this operation. For example, calling UpdateRow on a read-only cursor." returned when using a large dataset in a Special Database Engine (SDE) database.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000149218 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | May 12, 2022 |
| Last Modified | June 15, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 2.9.2 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 10.0 64 Bit |
| Version Fixed | 3.1 |
| Status | Fixed |
Workaround
Run the script in Field Calculator.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000149218
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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