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Bug

When running the UpdateCursor ArcPy function on a table stored in a file geodatabase that contains 200 records or more with the table view open, the error message "RuntimeError: Cannot acquire a lock" is returned.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000178983
SubmittedAugust 25, 2025
Last ModifiedAugust 29, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusIn Review

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000178983

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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