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Bug

The error message "ERROR 089138: Failed to create Feature Service - Underlying DBMS error[[Microsoft][ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server][SQL Server]Incorrect syntax near &39;\&39;.]., {"messageCode": "AO_100322", "message": "Failed to publish the result. Please try running the tool again later."}, {"messageCode": "AO_100061", "message": "FindExistingLocations failed."}, Failed to execute (FindExistingLocations)., Failed." returns when running the Create Spatial Filter tool in ArcGIS for Excel.

ArcGIS for Excel
Bug ID Number BUG-000176830
SubmittedMay 29, 2025
Last ModifiedSeptember 5, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Excel
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemN/A
Operating System VersionN/A
Version FixedQ4 2025
StatusFixed

Workaround

Publish the data to ArcGIS Online from the XLSX form as a hosted feature layer and pull the data into ArcGIS for Excel from ArcGIS Online preventing the tool from failing in ArcGIS for Excel.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000176830

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Excel

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