PROBLEM

Unable to edit feature classes from geometric networks in ArcGIS Pro

Last Published: December 10, 2021

Description

In some instances, attempts to edit feature classes which are part of geometric networks fail, and return the following error message in ArcGIS Pro:

Error:   
Geometric Networks are not editable.
The returned error message indicating the feature class cannot be edited if it is part of the geometric network.

Cause

Geometric networks are a read-only dataset in ArcGIS Pro. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Geometric Network and ArcGIS Pro: Geodatabase data for more information.

Solution or Workaround

Use one of the methods below to resolve the issue.

Use ArcMap

Use ArcMap to edit feature classes with geometric networks. Refer to ArcMap: A quick tour of geometric networks and ArcMap: About editing geometric network features for more information.

Use the Convert Geometric Network to Trace Network tool in ArcGIS Pro

Use the Convert Geometric Network to Trace Network tool to migrate an existing geometric network and associated workflows to ArcGIS Pro for editing. Refer to ArcGIS Pro: Convert Geometric Network To Trace Network (Trace Network) for more information.

Migrate data to the utility network in ArcGIS Pro

Migrate geometric network data to the utility network in ArcGIS Pro. Refer to Esri Video: Migrating Data into the Utility Network for more information.

Article ID: 000026922

Software:
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 8 x
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 7 x
  • ArcMap 10 7
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 x
  • ArcMap 10 8

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