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Bug

Metadata does not appear for the sublayers of a hosted feature service when the REST directories for the ArcGIS Enterprise portal and ArcGIS Server are disabled.

Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000180257
SubmittedOctober 20, 2025
Last ModifiedNovember 13, 2025
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found11.5
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

This is expected behavior, as sublayer metadata is accessed via the services directory.

Workaround

View the extensible markup language (XML) using the metadata editor or change the parameter in the URL from “f=html” to “f=xml.”

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000180257

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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