Managed Package Patch Modification Exception error when editing a custom field in a patch org
Last updated 2020-10-15 ·Reference W-7363660 ·Reported By 7 users
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Summary
Custom fields cannot be modified in a patch org.
Repro
1. Create a custom object & a custom field in a Developer org
2. Add a namespace, create managed package, add the object & field, then upload the package as managed-released
3. Create a patch org for the version uploaded in step 2
4. Login to the patch and edit the custom field save
5. Managed Package Patch Modification Exception error is thrown
Workaround
Make the desired change using Metadata API.
Is it Fixed?
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