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Bug

When attempting to publish .geojson files created in ArcMap as hosted feature services to Portal for ArcGIS, the following error is returned, "Error 999999: Error executing function," unless the GeoJSON file is generated from a point feature class in the WGS84 coordinate system.

Last Published: December 22, 2017 Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000104737
SubmittedApril 26, 2017
Last ModifiedAugust 20, 2025
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found10.4.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2012
Version Fixed10.6
StatusFixed

Workaround

1. Login to Portal via ArcMap.2. Pull the feature classes into ArcMap.3. Publish these as hosted feature layers to Portal for ArcGIS.4. In Portal, go to My Content.5. Go to the Item Details of the service.6. Click Export Data > Export to GeoJSON.7. Use this GeoJSON file to upload to Portal for ArcGIS.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000104737

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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