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Bug

The Delete Field tool in ArcGIS Pro fails to execute and returns with the error message, "Error 002557: Cannot delete field".

Last Published: November 19, 2021 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000143509
SubmittedOctober 7, 2021
Last ModifiedNovember 19, 2021
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.8.3
Operating SystemWindows
Operating System Version10
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

This is a shapefile limitation because all attributes cannot be deleted. The error returns on attempting to delete the last specified field. This is documented here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/tool-reference/appendices/geoprocessing-considerations-for-shapefile-output.htm#GUID-A10ADA3B-0988-4AB1-9EBA-AD704F77B4A2: 'The dBASE file must contain at least one field. When you create a shapefile or dBASE table, an integer ID field is created as a default.'

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000143509

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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