Attempts to edit a hosted feature layer field in ArcGIS Online fail

Description

Attempts to edit a hosted feature layer field in the feature pop-up in ArcGIS Online Map Viewer fail, and the following message is returned:

Error:   
The value entered is not valid.

In this example, the warning message is returned when attempting to change Fresn to ‘Fresno.’

Cause

This is a known limitation. The field value in the pop-up and the attribute table can only be selected from the values available in the drop-down list, and the feature template in ArcGIS Online disables input of new field values to prevent incorrect data capturing. In this example, the drop-down list for the user-created hosted feature layer does not contain the value 'Fresno,' but instead contains the misspelled city name 'Fresn.'

Solution or Workaround

To edit the field or pop-up with the desired value, follow one of the workarounds below.

Change the layer symbology from Unique symbols to Single symbol

If a layer uses unique symbology, a drop-down list is automatically applied, and users can only select from the values available in the list. If there is a misspelled value, perform the following steps to rectify it.

1. In the Content pane, click the Change Style icon .

2. In the Select a drawing style section, click SELECT under Location (Single symbol) icon.

3. Click YES in the Warning dialog box.

4. Click DONE.

5. The field value is changed in the pop-up and the attribute table by entering the desired value into the California_City field. In this example, Fresno is the input value.

Replace the incorrect feature with a new feature type

Note:
Ensure layer editing is enabled. Only administrators or owners can enable editing for members. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Manage hosted feature layers for more information.

The feature template can be modified by adding a new feature type with a new name to replace the original feature name. This option is only available if the layer uses unique symbology. Refer to ArcGIS Online: Style categories for more information on symbology.

The following steps describe how to manage the feature template, and delete the original feature name:

1. Open the desired hosted feature layer in ArcGIS Online Map Viewer. Click Edit in the top panel.

Note:
The Edit button is only visible to administrators or owners.

2. Click Manage.

3. Select the desired layer for editing from the drop-down list, and click ADD NEW TYPE OF FEATURE. In this example, it is Cities_in_California.

4. In the Type Properties dialog window, fill in the required information, and click DONE. In this example, type Fresno for the California_City attribute, and select a black circle (8px) as the symbology.

5. Click SAVE CHANGES.

6. Change the field value in the attribute attribute table or the pop-up by selecting the new feature name from the drop-down list. In this example, Fresno is selected.

7. To delete the original misspelled feature, repeat Steps 1 and 2. Click the drop-down button of the feature, and select Remove from the drop-down list. In this example, Fresn is removed.

8. Click SAVE CHANGES.