ERROR

Failed to update domain: ERROR: Domain is used beyond the scope of the service

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Error Message

When modifying the coded values of the domain using the ArcGIS Solutions Deployment tool, the Update Domain process fails with the following error message:

Error:   
Failed to update domain: ERROR: Domain is used beyond the scope of the service.
Failed to update domain: ERROR: Domain is used beyond the scope of the service. Failed to execute (Update Domain)

Cause

This error occurs when the hosting server (Portal for ArcGIS or ArcGIS Online) already contains a hosted feature layer with the same domain name.

Solution or Workaround

Change the domain name when modifying the coded values.

Change the domain name.

Note:
For more information on the issue and related workflow, refer to the following GeoNet thread: Update Definition with JSON - cannot find the file to modify.

Article ID:000020198

Software:
  • ArcGIS Online
  • ArcGIS Pro

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