Bug
:After publishing content to ArcGIS Online using the function "Folder.add()", ArcGIS Pro continues to hold onto the file, and you get this error: "PermissionError: [WinError 32] The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process." This error prevents you from deleting or removing the file geodatabase you just uploaded.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000178289 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | July 29, 2025 |
| Last Modified | November 21, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS API for Python |
| Version found | 2.4 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 11.0 64 bit |
| Version Fixed | 2.4.2 |
| Status | Fixed |
Workaround
Replace folder.add() with gis.content.add()*
*gis.content.add() will populate a deprecation warning
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000178289
Software:
- ArcGIS API for Python
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