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Bug

Attempting to add a non-hosted ArcGIS Server feature service containing empty feature classes from an ArcGIS Server user connection to ArcMap returns the error message, "Could not add specified data object to the map."

Last Published: June 27, 2019 ArcGIS GIS Server
Bug ID Number BUG-000122433
SubmittedMay 16, 2019
Last ModifiedJune 25, 2025
Applies toArcGIS GIS Server
Version found10.4.1
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

Option 1

  1. Add a feature to the empty feature class.
  2. Overwrite the service.

 Option 2

  1. Publish the service with the feature classes that contains features only.
  2. Add the empty feature classes to the map and overwrite the service.

Both workarounds are not applicable for users with dynamic and user dependent database views

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000122433

Software:

  • ArcGIS GIS Server

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