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Bug

According to the documentation of ArcGIS API for Python, when using the licensing method in arcgis.gis module to assign a license to a user, the 'entitlements' argument is a required 'list', however, it allows passing 'entitlements' as a string.

Last Published: June 8, 2022 ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000144926
SubmittedDecember 2, 2021
Last ModifiedJune 20, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found1.9.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed2.0.1
StatusFixed

Workaround

Pass the 'entitlements' as a list instead of a string.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000144926

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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