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Bug

In ArcGIS Pro, accessing an Excel file in the Catalog pane returns the error message, "Error: Exception of type 'ArcGIS.Desktop.Core.Geoprocessing.GPItemException' was thrown" if the Excel file is already used in a layer joined in the same project and if the map containing the layer is open.

Last Published: December 29, 2022 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000154382
SubmittedDecember 12, 2022
Last ModifiedApril 9, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.0.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusIn Review

Workaround

  1. Add the Excel file's table as table view to the map by right-clicking the table and selecting 'Add To Current Map'.
  2. Use the table view instead of the Excel file for the join.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000154382

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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