Bug
Geocoding addresses failed with error: "ERROR 999998: Unexpected Error. Failed to execute (GeocodeAddresses)" when a long server name is specified in Spatial Database Connection for direct connection.
| Bug ID Number | NIM062202 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | October 22, 2010 |
| Last Modified | April 2, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase |
| Version found | 9.3.1 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 2003 64 Bit |
| Version Fixed | 10.1 |
| Status | Fixed |
Workaround
Do not specify Server name in Spatial Database Connection for direct connection.orUse 3 tier connection.orSpecify a short server name in hosts file (C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc) with server IP address on client machine and use the short server name for Spatial Database Connection.(e.g., If you have a long server name like LONGSERVERNAMETEST with IP Address 190.160.250.3, use a short name like myserver in hosts file with same IP address and use the short name in Spatial Database Connection for server name.190.160.250.3 myserver)Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM062202
Software:
- ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
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