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Bug

Using the ArcGIS API for Python, updating a feature layer from a CSV on Portal for ArcGIS returns the Exception error message, "Job Failed."

Last Published: August 8, 2019 ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000124231
SubmittedAugust 2, 2019
Last ModifiedJune 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found1.6.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed1.8.3
StatusFixed

Workaround

Identify the original feature layer that needs to be updated from a CSV to a Feature Layer Collection, and then use the FeatureLayerCollection.manager.overwrite() method to overwrite the feature layer.

Refer to, https://developers.arcgis.com/python/sample-notebooks/overwriting-feature-layers/.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000124231

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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