Bug
When running a function from the arcgis.features module using the ArcGIS API for Python with context parameter including {"overwrite": True}, the overwritten feature layer adds an identical, duplicate sublayer to the selected item instead of overwriting.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000161602 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | September 21, 2023 |
| Last Modified | June 18, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS API for Python |
| Version found | 2.1.1 |
| Operating System | N/A |
| Operating System Version | N/A |
| Status | Duplicate |
Additional Information
Duplicate of BUG-000164245.Workaround
Use ArcGIS Online Assistant to remove sublayers from feature layer. Note: ArcGIS Online Assistant is not supported by Esri Technical Support.
- Navigate to assistant.esri-ps.com and log in.
- On the My Content tab, find the target feature layer and click it. Click View Item JSON.
- Click the Data tab and click Edit JSON.
- Delete the duplicate JSON data. Make sure to keep the original ("id": 0). Deleting it all will break the layer and any dependent apps.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000161602
Software:
- ArcGIS API for Python
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