PROBLEM

Verify that your instance name and port number are correct in your services file. You do not have WRITE access to (path)

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

When using the Shapefile to Coverage tool in ArcToolBox, and clicking the OK button, the following error may occur:

"Verify that your instance name and port number are correct in your services file. You do not have WRITE access to <path>."

Cause

You do not have write permissions to the directory where the coverage is being saved.

Solution or Workaround



Verify that you have read/write permissions to the directory where the coverage is being saved.

Article ID:000005202

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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