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Bug

Python cloning (clone_items) fails for stories with titles containing specific special characters.

ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000175283
SubmittedMarch 24, 2025
Last ModifiedSeptember 12, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found2.4
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
Version Fixed11.4
StatusFixed

Additional Information

During testing, this issue is only reproducible when copying to an ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 portal. It cannot be reproduced when copying to ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4 or later, or to an online organization. Closing this issue as it is fixed in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4. Additionally, there are documented workarounds for ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3.

Workaround

  • Cloning a successful story triggers all previously failed stories to clone over. Failed clones appear stuck in a queue until the next successful clone.
  • Assign a different name to the story.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000175283

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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