The 'esri.arcgisUtils.createMap' method does not work with basemaps that are not in the Web Mercator Auxillary Sphere projection.
Last Published: May 12, 2015ArcGIS API for JavaScript
Bug ID Number
BUG-000085519
Submitted
February 23, 2015
Last Modified
June 5, 2024
Applies to
ArcGIS API for JavaScript
Version found
3.12
Status
Will Not Be Addressed
The development team has considered the issue or request and concluded it will not be addressed. The issue's Additional Information section may contain further explanation.
Additional Information
This is by design and an extent must be set as suggested in the workaround. This will be added to the API reference to for future guidance.
Workaround
Specify an extent or provide the geometry service URL in the options.