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Bug

Unable to run the Append tool when the Preserve Global IDs option is enabled.

Last Published: January 12, 2017 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number BUG-000101528
SubmittedDecember 15, 2016
Last ModifiedMay 31, 2023
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found10.3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

To use the PreserveGlobalIDs environment, the GlobalID field must have a unique index. This requirement is documented in the help topic. http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/environment-settings/preserve-globalids.htm If the data was copied from a file geodatabase to an enterprise geodatabase, a unique index on the GlobalID field can be created manually.

Workaround

To use the PreserveGlobalIDs environment, the Global ID field must have a unique index. This requirement is documented in the following help topic: <a href="http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/environment-settings/preserve-globalids.htm" target="_blank">http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/environment-settings/preserve-globalids.htm</a>One can create a unique index for the Global ID field after copying the data to the enterprise geodatabase.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000101528

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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