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Bug

When connected as 'sde' or 'dbo', using the sdeversion -o alter to change version permissions for any version other than the sde.default/dbo.default version returns a Version not found (-126) error.

Last Published: April 19, 2017 ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Bug ID Number NIM078732
SubmittedMarch 1, 2012
Last ModifiedApril 2, 2025
Applies toArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase
Version found10.0
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2003
StatusKnown Limit

Additional Information

This is by design. Error message improvement code was added when 64BBITID code changes were implemented in ArcGIS 10.3.

Workaround

In addition to changing version permissions for all versions via ArcCatalog when connected as the SDE user, there are three additional workarounds for this issue outside of the SDE command line.1. Within the Alter Version geoprocessing tool, when connected as the SDE or DBO user, even though other versions are not listed, manually type in the version name and set the permissions.2. Build a model using the Alter Version tool. Within the model, specify the connection, version, and permissions. Click OK to execute.3. Convert the model into a Python script and execute. This allows the process to be scripted.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM078732

Software:

  • ArcSDE/Enterprise Geodatabase

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