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Bug

The ArcPy script for publishing a web layer from ArcGIS Pro fails and returns the error message "Error 999999" if the metadata contains the special symbol '§', but succeeds with manual publishing through the ribbon.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000178517
SubmittedAugust 6, 2025
Last ModifiedJanuary 8, 2026
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.3
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2022
Version Fixed3.7
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.7.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000178517

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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