Bug
The "ERROR 160946: Operation Not Permitted" error is encountered while attempting to enable branch versioning for pre-existing feature classes in a SQL Server geodatabase created with ArcGIS 10.4.x or older versions.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000162224 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | October 19, 2023 |
| Last Modified | April 28, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 2.9.9 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | N/A |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
The failure happens because the feature classes in the provided database are using the older system SDE_GEOMETRY tables for storage. Feature classes created in ArcGIS 10.5 and higher have a new column in the business table called GDB_GEOMATTR_DATA. It stores geometry attributes such as true curves, circular arcs, point IDs, multi-patch shapes, etc. Run the Migrate Storage geoprocessing tool to move the geometry attributes from these side tables and into the business table, then enable branch versioning.Workaround
Use the Migrate Storage geoprocessing tool, keep the same storage type and enable branch versioning.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000162224
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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