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Bug

The ArcGIS Server Python environment returns an error, “Runtime Error: The software is not authorized for use”, when importing ArcPy on the same machine where ArcGIS Pro is installed and licensed with a non-Professional Plus Named User license from ArcGIS Online.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000177902
SubmittedJuly 15, 2025
Last ModifiedAugust 13, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.3.4
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2022
StatusDuplicate

Additional Information

Duplicate of BUG-000128742.

Workaround

If the Named User licenses in ArcGIS Pro is used, then: 

  1. Use Professional Plus Named User license from ArcGIS Online. 
  2. Use Named User license (Creator, Professional, Professional Plus) from ArcGIS Enterprise only in the machine and not from ArcGIS Online. 

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000177902

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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