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Bug

The Identity tool runs for a very long time and fails on large datasets giving the error, "ERROR 999999: Error executing function. Invalid Topology. Failed to execute."

Last Published: January 29, 2015 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number NIM086941
SubmittedNovember 30, 2012
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version7 64 Bit
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.

Workaround

1. Split the point layer into two different feature classes.2. Run the Identity tool.3. Use SpatialJoin with JOIN_ONE_TO_MANY, KEEP_COMMON and INTERSECT to generate the same output as Identity for this case.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM086941

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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