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Bug

Publishing a referenced map service containing data from two different database connections fails and returns the error, "Failed to create the service.: Updating the server connection string for layer <layername> failed."

Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000164817
SubmittedFebruary 2, 2024
Last ModifiedAugust 7, 2025
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found11.2
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2022
Version Fixed11.3, 11.1 p3
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000164817

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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