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Bug

"Error 000798: Invalid areal unit value" is returned when running the Calculate Geometry Attributes tool on a shapefile with the Square Internal Nautical Miles option for the Area Unit parameter in ArcGIS Pro.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000174854
SubmittedMarch 6, 2025
Last ModifiedAugust 20, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.4
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
Version Fixed3.6
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.6.

Workaround

Calculate the area in square meters, then use a conversion factor to convert the result to square US, UK, or other nautical miles.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000174854

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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