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Bug

Unable to insert data manually into a Double data type field with 'precision' set to 38 and 'scale' set to 2 in an ArcSDE geodatabase for SQL Server (or Oracle). Error - This number field can only have 36 digit(s) to the left of the decimal point.

Last Published: September 13, 2016 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM068210
SubmittedMay 17, 2011
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found10.0
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

As of September 2016, we have no plans to address this issue.

Workaround

This error only occurs when editing in the table. The workflow is fine when using the attribute dialog. Use the Field Calculator to add data in the column. Create a new field with the corresponding values that are needed, and use the Field Calculator on the problematic field as: Problematic field = new field.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM068210

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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