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Bug

The Enable Enterprise Geodatabase tool fails with the error message, "User does not have required privileges for geodatabase setup" when the required privileges are granted to the SDE user through a custom database role

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000173075
SubmittedDecember 16, 2024
Last ModifiedOctober 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.4
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2022
StatusIn Review

Workaround

Grant CREATE TABLE, CREATE PROCEDURE, CREATE VIEW, and CREATE FUNCTION directly to the SDE user at the database level prior to running Enable Enterprise Geodatabase.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000173075

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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