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Bug

The Create Space Time Cube By Aggregating Points tool returns an insufficient memory error.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000171639
SubmittedOctober 21, 2024
Last ModifiedAugust 20, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

Closed with Public Explanation.

Workaround

This issue occurs when attempting to create a space-time cube with many features (e.g., >1 billion bins) on a machine with insufficient resources. The error is caused by memory allocation failures in the NumPy library, which underpins the tool’s internal data handling. This is a system-level limitation and not something the tool itself can resolve.

The recommended workarounds include:

  • Increasing system resources, including RAM and disk space.
  • Optimizing memory usage by using best practices in scripted workflows.
  • Reducing feature count by adjusting spatial and temporal aggregation parameters.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000171639

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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