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Bug

Adding a Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) as an item to an ArcGIS Enterprise portal and then using the 'Use as Basemap' option to add it to the map returns an error message.

Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000170074
SubmittedAugust 19, 2024
Last ModifiedJune 27, 2025
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found11.3
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2016 64 Bit
Version Fixed11.5 planned for Q2 2025
StatusFixed

Workaround

  • Select the WMTS as the basemap through the ArcGIS Online Map Viewer Classic.
  • Add the WMTS to the map using the 'Add to map' option and select 'Move to basemap' from the 'Options' menu of the layer.
  • Add the WMTS as a basemap using the 'Add from URL' option and the activated 'Use as Basemap' toggle button.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000170074

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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