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Bug

Sharing a layer from Excel to ArcGIS Online that consists only of a ZIP Code field and a numeric field returns the following message, "Unable to share layer."

Last Published: January 8, 2019 ArcGIS for Office
Bug ID Number BUG-000095686
SubmittedApril 11, 2016
Last ModifiedAugust 7, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Office
Version found4.0
Version Fixed5.0
StatusFixed

Workaround

  1. Bring the data into a brand new Excel sheet.
  2. Add a new column with the name of the state associated with each county /census tract.
  3. Add the map to the Excel sheet.
  4. Choose the cell range and select the entire table including the state column.
  5. Select the correct location type.
  6. Click Add data.
  7. Choose "Do not aggregate areas".
  8. Select Add data. The service can be published to ArcGIS Online.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000095686

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Office

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