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Bug

The 'Calculate Field' tool fails to execute and returns the error message, "000310: The Field name must not start with a number."

Last Published: April 14, 2020 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000129627
SubmittedMarch 25, 2020
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.5
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0
Version Fixed2.8
StatusFixed

Workaround

  1. Ensure the original field Shape_Area is selected as the input, instead of the 0.Shape_Area field.
  2. After every selection in the 'Calculate Field' tool, select and re-select Shape_Area.
  3. After validating the expression, re-select Shape_Area, and close the tool.
  4. After the model is validated, re-open the tool, and re-select the Shape_Area field.
  5. Close the tool, and the model runs successfully.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000129627

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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