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Bug

The error "Error "999999" returned when using the Point to Raster tool when the input XY Event layer is created from Excel and background processing is enabled.

Last Published: September 27, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000099483
SubmittedSeptember 21, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version8.1
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

Successfully executed on 10.5 build 6414 and an output raster was created .

Workaround

Workaround 1: Use Foreground Processing.Workaround 2: Export the XY Events layer to a permanent feature class.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000099483

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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