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pdxbug
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

I am attempting to update multiple records in a single automation in a Synced Table. I am unable to update Synced Records from RunScript as I get 'Error: Edits to synced field "Stories Automation" (fldxxxxxx) are not allowed from this origin'.

I know I can use the native update record functions to update a single record, but if I put the items into a list attempt to repeat group I am given the error `Synced fields can only be updated in the last action in an automation. Move this action to the end of the automation, or remove the synced field.`

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What are the options? I'm considering just using an API call to make the changes directly to the original table but am hoping I can do them locally.

 

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David_Schwartz1
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

I'm getting the same error, in a somewhat different situation.  This is the error:

"Edits to synced field \"Artwork Requested\" (fldUxxxxxxx) are not allowed from this origin"

In my case I'm attempting to update the field in the Synced table via the API.

 

Saulo_Soares
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

Same problem here as David Schwartz. @David_Schwartz1 

Have you found any workarounds yet?

MikeD
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

Same here ... have bumped into both these errors today (first one in AirTable, second one in MAKE.com)

But as it stands I am not able to achieve my goal ... is this a bug ?

pdxbug
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

Currently the only solution I have is to create a new field in the synced base, make changes to that field that is then synced into the original base and updates via automation on the original base. NOT ideal. 

MikeD
5 - Automation Enthusiast
5 - Automation Enthusiast

Anyone know if there is an update on this? Proposed workarounds are clever, but cumbersome - feels like a bug to me

dedigital
4 - Data Explorer
4 - Data Explorer

Running into the same issue here.  I'm trying to update a synced field via API and getting the same error message.  Definitely not ideal to have to create the field on the synced table either..