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Bug

Adding an empty feature service to ArcMap from an ArcGIS Server 10.5.1 user connection results in the following error: "Could not add the specified data object to the map.".

Last Published: January 19, 2018 ArcGIS GIS Server
Bug ID Number BUG-000109566
SubmittedNovember 15, 2017
Last ModifiedJune 25, 2025
Applies toArcGIS GIS Server
Version found10.5.1
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle.  If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

Add a single feature to the empty feature class or remove the layers that do not have any features.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000109566

Software:

  • ArcGIS GIS Server

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