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Bug

When a blank hosted feature service is published to ArcGIS Server, the error, "Could not add the specified data object to the map." is returned when the feature service is added to ArcMap.

Last Published: December 28, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000118972
SubmittedDecember 20, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.5.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
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. Note that ArcGIS 10.8.2 is the current release of ArcGIS Desktop and will enter Mature Support in March 2024 (https://support.esri.com/en-us/products/arcmap/life-cycle). There are no plans to release an ArcGIS Desktop 10.9, and we recommend that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro. See Migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro (https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/resources/migrate) for more information.

Workaround

  • Add a few features to all empty layers before publishing.
  • Consume feature services in ArcGIS Pro.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000118972

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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