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Bug

The Buffer tool fails and returns "Error 999999" if the End Type and Side Type parameters are set to FLAT and FULL respectively, when the input data is made up of certain curved features with certain angles.

Last Published: February 28, 2017 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000101321
SubmittedDecember 8, 2016
Last ModifiedAugust 29, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7.0 64 Bit
Version Fixed10.5.1
StatusFixed

Workaround

Generate the buffer using the RIGHT and LEFT side types of the features separately rather than using the FULL side type. Then, merge and dissolve the two outputs to create FULL buffers.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000101321

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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