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Bug

Attempts to run the ArcPy syntax for the Rebuild Address Locator geoprocessing tool from the Python IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment) to rebuild a locator returns the error message "Error: 000005: Could not open the address locator" if an ArcGIS Pro project is open with the same locator added to it.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000175386
SubmittedMarch 27, 2025
Last ModifiedAugust 19, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.2
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2019 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

This issue is as designed.

Workaround

To make changes to the locator, do one of the following:

  • Remove the locator from the project, then run the script from the IDLE.
  • Close ArcGIS Pro and run the Python script outside of ArcGIS Pro.
  • Run the Python script from the Python window of ArcGIS Pro.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000175386

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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