Update Universal List lists.update

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Scope: lists

Who can execute the method: a user with "Full access" permission for the required list

The lists.update method updates the universal list.

Method Parameters

Required parameters are marked with *

Name `type`	Description
IBLOCK_TYPE_ID* `string`	Identifier of the information block type. Possible values: `lists` — list information block type `bitrix_processes` — processes information block type `lists_socnet` — group lists information block type The identifier can be obtained using the lists.get.iblock.type.id method
IBLOCK_ID* `integer`	Identifier of the information block. The identifier can be obtained using the lists.get method
IBLOCK_CODE* `string`	Symbolic code of the information block. The code can be obtained using the lists.get method At least one of the parameters: `IBLOCK_ID` or `IBLOCK_CODE` must be specified.
SOCNET_GROUP_ID `integer`	Group identifier. It is not necessary to specify this for changing list settings. Use this parameter if you want to move the list to another group. The identifier can be obtained using the socialnetwork.api.workgroup.list, sonet_group.get, and sonet_group.user.groups methods
FIELDS* `array`	Array of list fields. Detailed description
MESSAGES `array`	Array of labels for list items and sections. Supported values: `ELEMENTS_NAME` — name of the items `ELEMENT_NAME` — name of the item `ELEMENT_ADD` — add item `ELEMENT_EDIT` — edit item `ELEMENT_DELETE` — delete item `SECTIONS_NAME` — name of the sections `SECTION_NAME` — name of the section `SECTION_ADD` — add section `SECTION_EDIT` — edit section `SECTION_DELETE` — delete section
RIGHTS `array`	Access permission settings for the list. An array in key-value format, where the key is the letter code of the user or department with the identifier, and the value is the letter code of the permission. `RIGHTS: { 'U1': 'X', // User with ID=1 — full access 'D5': 'D' // Employees of the department with ID=5 — access denied }` User categories: `U` — user `*` — all users `D` — all department employees `DR` — all department employees with subdivisions You can obtain the user identifier using the user.get method, and the department identifier using the department.get method. Types of permissions: `D` — no access `R` — read `E` — add `S` — view in panel `T` — add in panel `U` — modify with restrictions `W` — modify `X` — full access Access permissions can only be assigned to users or departments that do not already have them. Existing permissions cannot be changed.

FIELDS Parameter

Required parameters are marked with *

Name `type`	Description
NAME* `string`	Name of the list
DESCRIPTION `string`	Description of the list
SORT `integer`	Sorting
PICTURE `array`	Picture. An object in the format `{fileData: [value1, value2]}`, where `value1` is the name of the picture file with the extension, and `value2` is the picture in base64 format
BIZPROC `string`	Enabling business process support. Possible values: `Y` — yes `N` — no

Code Examples

How to Use Examples in Documentation

cURL (Webhook)

cURL (OAuth)

PHP

BX24.js

PHP CRest

curl -X POST \
        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
        -H "Accept: application/json" \
        -d '{"IBLOCK_TYPE_ID":"lists","IBLOCK_ID":109,"FIELDS":{"NAME":"Updated Task List","DESCRIPTION":"Updated description: list for managing daily tasks","SORT":600,"BIZPROC":"N"},"MESSAGES":{"ELEMENTS_NAME":"Items","ELEMENT_NAME":"Item","ELEMENT_ADD":"Create item","ELEMENT_EDIT":"Edit item","ELEMENT_DELETE":"Delete item","SECTIONS_NAME":"Categories","SECTION_NAME":"Category","SECTION_ADD":"Add category","SECTION_EDIT":"Edit category","SECTION_DELETE":"Delete category"},"RIGHTS":{"D15":"W"}}' \
        https://**put_your_bitrix24_address**/rest/**put_your_user_id_here**/**put_your_webhook_here**/lists.update

curl -X POST \
        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
        -H "Accept: application/json" \
        -d '{"IBLOCK_TYPE_ID":"lists","IBLOCK_ID":109,"FIELDS":{"NAME":"Updated Task List","DESCRIPTION":"Updated description: list for managing daily tasks","SORT":600,"BIZPROC":"N"},"MESSAGES":{"ELEMENTS_NAME":"Items","ELEMENT_NAME":"Item","ELEMENT_ADD":"Create item","ELEMENT_EDIT":"Edit item","ELEMENT_DELETE":"Delete item","SECTIONS_NAME":"Categories","SECTION_NAME":"Category","SECTION_ADD":"Add category","SECTION_EDIT":"Edit category","SECTION_DELETE":"Delete category"},"RIGHTS":{"D15":"W"},"auth":"**put_access_token_here**"}' \
        https://**put_your_bitrix24_address**/rest/lists.update

try {
          const response = await $b24.callMethod(
              'lists.update',
              {
                  IBLOCK_TYPE_ID: 'lists',
                  IBLOCK_ID: 109,
                  FIELDS: {
                    NAME: 'Updated Task List',
                    DESCRIPTION: 'Updated description: list for managing daily tasks',
                    SORT: 600,
                    BIZPROC: 'N'
                  },
                  MESSAGES: {
                    ELEMENTS_NAME: 'Items',
                    ELEMENT_NAME: 'Item',
                    ELEMENT_ADD: 'Create item',
                    ELEMENT_EDIT: 'Edit item',
                    ELEMENT_DELETE: 'Delete item',
                    SECTIONS_NAME: 'Categories',
                    SECTION_NAME: 'Category',
                    SECTION_ADD: 'Add category',
                    SECTION_EDIT: 'Edit category',
                    SECTION_DELETE: 'Delete category'
                  },
                  RIGHTS: {
                    'D15': 'W'
                  }
              }
          );
        
          const result = response.getData().result;
          console.log('Updated list with ID:', result);
          processResult(result);
        } catch (error) {
          console.error('Error:', error);
        }

try {
            $response = $b24Service
                ->core
                ->call(
                    'lists.update',
                    [
                        'IBLOCK_TYPE_ID' => 'lists',
                        'IBLOCK_ID' => 109,
                        'FIELDS' => [
                            'NAME' => 'Updated Task List',
                            'DESCRIPTION' => 'Updated description: list for managing daily tasks',
                            'SORT' => 600,
                            'BIZPROC' => 'N'
                        ],
                        'MESSAGES' => [
                            'ELEMENTS_NAME' => 'Items',
                            'ELEMENT_NAME' => 'Item',
                            'ELEMENT_ADD' => 'Create item',
                            'ELEMENT_EDIT' => 'Edit item',
                            'ELEMENT_DELETE' => 'Delete item',
                            'SECTIONS_NAME' => 'Categories',
                            'SECTION_NAME' => 'Category',
                            'SECTION_ADD' => 'Add category',
                            'SECTION_EDIT' => 'Edit category',
                            'SECTION_DELETE' => 'Delete category'
                        ],
                        'RIGHTS' => [
                            'D15' => 'W'
                        ]
                    ]
                );
        
            $result = $response
                ->getResponseData()
                ->getResult();
        
            echo 'Success: ' . print_r($result, true);
            processData($result);
        
        } catch (Throwable $e) {
            error_log($e->getMessage());
            echo 'Error updating list: ' . $e->getMessage();
        }

BX24.callMethod(
        'lists.update',
        {
           IBLOCK_TYPE_ID: 'lists',
           IBLOCK_ID: 109,
           FIELDS: {
             NAME: 'Updated Task List',
             DESCRIPTION: 'Updated description: list for managing daily tasks',
             SORT: 600,
             BIZPROC: 'N' 
           },
           MESSAGES: {
             ELEMENTS_NAME: 'Items',
             ELEMENT_NAME: 'Item',
             ELEMENT_ADD: 'Create item',
             ELEMENT_EDIT: 'Edit item',
             ELEMENT_DELETE: 'Delete item',
             SECTIONS_NAME: 'Categories',
             SECTION_NAME: 'Category',
             SECTION_ADD: 'Add category',
             SECTION_EDIT: 'Edit category',
             SECTION_DELETE: 'Delete category'
           },
           RIGHTS: {
             'D15': 'W',    // employees of department with ID=15 — modification
           }
        },
           function(result) {
              if (result.error()) {
                 console.error(result.error());
              } else {
                 console.log(result.data());
           }
         }
        );

require_once('crest.php');
        
        $result = CRest::call(
            'lists.update',
            [
                'IBLOCK_TYPE_ID' => 'lists',
                'IBLOCK_ID' => 109,
                'FIELDS' => [
                    'NAME' => 'Updated Task List',
                    'DESCRIPTION' => 'Updated description: list for managing daily tasks',
                    'SORT' => 600,
                    'BIZPROC' => 'N'
                ],
                'MESSAGES' => [
                    'ELEMENTS_NAME' => 'Items',
                    'ELEMENT_NAME' => 'Item',
                    'ELEMENT_ADD' => 'Create item',
                    'ELEMENT_EDIT' => 'Edit item',
                    'ELEMENT_DELETE' => 'Delete item',
                    'SECTIONS_NAME' => 'Categories',
                    'SECTION_NAME' => 'Category',
                    'SECTION_ADD' => 'Add category',
                    'SECTION_EDIT' => 'Edit category',
                    'SECTION_DELETE' => 'Delete category'
                ],
                'RIGHTS' => [
                    'D15' => 'W'
                ]
            ]
        );
        
        echo '<PRE>';
        print_r($result);
        echo '</PRE>';

Response Handling

HTTP status: 200

{
            "result": true,
            "time": {
                "start": 1764687690,
                "finish": 1764687690.350469,
                "duration": 0.35046911239624023,
                "processing": 0,
                "date_start": "2025-12-02T15:01:30+01:00",
                "date_finish": "2025-12-02T15:01:30+01:00",
                "operating_reset_at": 1764688290,
                "operating": 0
            }
        }

Returned Data

Name `type`	Description
result `boolean`	Returns `true` if the list was successfully updated
time `time`	Information about the request execution time

Error Handling

HTTP status: 400

{
            "error":"ERROR_IBLOCK_NOT_FOUND",
            "error_description":"Iblock not found"
        }

Name `type`	Description
error `string`	String error code. It may consist of digits, Latin letters, and underscores
error_description `error_description`	Textual description of the error. The description is not intended to be shown to the end user in its raw form

Possible Error Codes

Code	Description	Value
`ERROR_REQUIRED_PARAMETERS_MISSING`	Required parameter `X` is missing	Required parameter not provided
`ERROR_IBLOCK_NOT_FOUND`	Iblock not found	List with such `IBLOCK_ID` or `IBLOCK_CODE` not found
`ERROR_UPDATE_IBLOCK`	—	Error updating the list
`ACCESS_DENIED`	Access denied	Insufficient permissions to update the list

Statuses and System Error Codes

HTTP Status: 20x, 40x, 50x

The errors described below may occur when calling any method.

Status	Code Error Message	Description
`500`	`INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR` Internal server error	An internal server error has occurred. Please contact the server administrator or Bitrix24 technical support
`500`	`ERROR_UNEXPECTED_ANSWER` Server returned an unexpected response	An internal server error has occurred. Please contact the server administrator or Bitrix24 technical support
`503`	`QUERY_LIMIT_EXCEEDED` Too many requests	The request intensity limit has been exceeded
`405`	`ERROR_BATCH_METHOD_NOT_ALLOWED` Method is not allowed for batch usage	The current method is not permitted for calls using batch
`400`	`ERROR_BATCH_LENGTH_EXCEEDED` Max batch length exceeded	The maximum length of parameters passed to the batch method has been exceeded
`401`	`NO_AUTH_FOUND` Wrong authorization data	Invalid access token or webhook code
`400`	`INVALID_REQUEST` Https required	The HTTPS protocol is required for method calls
`503`	`OVERLOAD_LIMIT` REST API is blocked due to overload	The REST API is blocked due to overload. This is a manual individual block; please contact Bitrix24 technical support to lift it
`403`	`ACCESS_DENIED` REST API is available only on commercial plans	The REST API is only available on commercial plans
`403`	`INVALID_CREDENTIALS` Invalid request credentials	The user associated with the access token or webhook used to call the method lacks the necessary permissions
`404`	`ERROR_MANIFEST_IS_NOT_AVAILABLE` Manifest is not available	The manifest is not available
`403`	`insufficient_scope` The request requires higher privileges than provided by the webhook token	The request requires higher privileges than those provided by the webhook token
`401`	`expired_token` The access token provided has expired	The provided access token has expired
`403`	`user_access_error` The user does not have access to the application	The user does not have access to the application. This means that the application is installed, but the portal administrator has restricted access to this application to specific users only
`500`	`PORTAL_DELETED` Portal was deleted	The public part of the site is closed. To open the public part of the site on an on-premise installation, disable the "Temporary closure of the public part of the site" option. Path to the setting: Desktop > Settings > Product Settings > Module Settings > Main Module > Temporary closure of the public part of the site

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