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Bug

The scheduled task for the “Export Report to PDF” tool fails with the error, ERROR 000735: Input Report: Value is required.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000155915
SubmittedFebruary 16, 2023
Last ModifiedSeptember 27, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.0.3
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System VersionN/A
Version Fixed3.6
StatusFixed

Additional Information

This issue is addressed in ArcGIS Pro 3.6.

Workaround

  • In the project, select the report required to export and select the Share tab.
  • Choose the report file option and define the Output location for the report file and run.
  • The output report file .rptx will be generated at the defined location.
  • Open the export_report_to_pdf.py file in ArcGIS Pro IDLE. (shared this file in the email attachment) which includes code below:

import arcpy

arcpy.env.overwriteOutput =True

arcpy.management.ExportReportToPDF(r"#Change the input file location of your Report file .rptx file#", r"#Change the Output file location on your system#", '', 96, "BEST", "EMBED_FONTS", "COMPRESS_GRAPHICS", "ADAPTIVE", "NO_PASSWORD_PROTECT", None, "ALL", '', None, None)

 

  • Once the input and Output parameters are changed, save the python file.
  • Run the module and check if for the output for the python code.
  • Open task scheduler.
  • Create task and add name for your task and triggers for defining the time and date for your script to run.
  • In the actions tab click new.
  • Under start a program for program/script.
  • Select browse and choose the below python program
    • "C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Pro\bin\Python\envs\arcgispro-py3\python.exe"
  • Under the argument section add the full path of the updated python script. Refer to the screenshot below:

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  • Run the task scheduled and check if for the required output.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000155915

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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