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Bug

The "Convert to FGDB" option in the Package Map tool fails to create local copies of hosted feature layers as expected. Despite enabling the option, the generated map package (.mpk) continues to reference online sources, contrary to the documented behavior.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000177764
SubmittedJuly 8, 2025
Last ModifiedJanuary 13, 2026
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusUnder Consideration

Workaround

A local copy of the service layers is created only when both options ‘Convert to file geodatabase’ and ‘Include Enterprise Geodatabase data instead of referencing the data’ are selected during map package.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000177764

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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