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Bug

Overwriting a locator published to the ArcGIS Enterprise portal containing a space or underscore in its name with a locator that does not contain any spaces in its name returns the "Service failed to start." error message in ArcGIS Pro. However, the overwrite succeeds, and the locator starts successfully.

Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000180104
SubmittedOctober 10, 2025
Last ModifiedOctober 16, 2025
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found11.4
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusIn Review

Workaround

Change the name of the locator in the portal to remove any spaces or underscores before overwriting it from ArcGIS Pro.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000180104

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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