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Bug

"AttributeError: DescribeData: Method JSON does not exist" is received on a user provided feature class when loading the feature class in a feature dataset and using the arcpy Describe function on the feature dataset.

Last Published: August 25, 2014 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM089794
SubmittedMarch 15, 2013
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

No Public Explanation

Workaround

Export the feature class as a shapefile and then re-export it as a feature class.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM089794

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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