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