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Bug

The clone_items() function in ArcGIS API for Python fails to copy data when the feature layer to be copied is large in size.

Last Published: September 24, 2021 ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000120207
SubmittedFebruary 20, 2019
Last ModifiedMay 6, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version found1.5.1
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

When cloning large feature layers to or from ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise, the process may fail due to a 500 timeout error. To work around this issue, simplify the data if possible, or create an empty feature service with the same schema and use the append() function instead.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000120207

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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