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Bug

Unable to use the Copy Rows tool or export a stand-alone table (.csv or .txt) to a .dbf table in ArcGIS Pro 3.2 with the error message, "ERROR 002809: Field <Value> in <table's path> is of an unsupported type for the output workspace." returned.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000163260
SubmittedNovember 28, 2023
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

The provided CSV file contains integer values in the 64-bit (Big) integer range (greater than 2.147 billion). In the previous release of ArcGIS Pro prior to the 3.2 release, fields with these values were read as the field type 'Double'. Starting in ArcGIS Pro 3.2, fields with these values are read as the field type Big Integer. Big Integer fields cannot be created in the .DBF format; thus, exporting the table to that format returns an error. This error message is to be made more consistent in time, indicating that the reason the output table cannot be created is due to the unsupported field type for the output format.

Workaround

  • Use a different output format. Use the mapping option "Use field types that are compatible with ArcGIS Pro 3.1 and earlier releases when adding query layers and text files" to have the csv table added using legacy field types that can be exported to dbf format. Refer to the documentation: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/mapping/properties/default-settings-for-new-maps-and-scenes.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_856A5CFA37884F889D2BBC0FC31315A2.
  • Use the Field Map parameter of the Export Table tool to change the field from Big Integer to Double when exporting to dbf format. Refer to the documentation: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/analysis/geoprocessing/basics/field-map.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_90E9A065A1A440E4BC945C331921E37B.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000163260

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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