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Bug

The Generate Grid From Area tool does not work on a polygon with Global ID.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000160173
SubmittedJuly 26, 2023
Last ModifiedApril 28, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.1.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

I was unable to reproduce this issue on ArcGIS Pro 3.6.

Workaround

  1. In the Contents pane, navigate to the feature class with the Global ID field and click Data, and Export Features.
  2. On the Export Features pane, for Input Features select the feature which has the Global ID, and specify the Output Feature Class.
  3. Expand the Fields section and remove Global ID in the Output Fields.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Run the Generate Grid From Area tool on the exported polygon.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000160173

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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