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Bug

Running a Python script to update feature services in ArcGIS Online to repeat on a short time interval returns the error messages, "Failed to execute".

ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000140393
SubmittedJune 2, 2021
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

This is as designed. If a dependent operation or request is sent prior to the prerequisite having completed, the operation will fail. Python's time.sleep() function could be used to manage the timing of requests.

Workaround

Increase the time interval until the errors are not returned.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000140393

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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