laptop and a wrench

Bug

The arcpy.MakeFeatureLayer_management function fails with feature services as input parameters.

Last Published: December 10, 2021 ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000144037
SubmittedOctober 27, 2021
Last ModifiedMay 26, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found1.8.5
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

The 'in_feature' parameter is unable to accept a service URL as an input feature. The input for arcpy.management.MakeFeatureLayer must be a feature class or layer.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000144037

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

Get notified when the status of a bug changes

Download the Esri Support App

Discover more on this topic

Esri Community

Search for related information

Training

Find training related to this topic

ArcGIS Ideas

Explore ideas and give feedback

Get help from ArcGIS experts

Contact technical support

Download the Esri Support App

Go to download options