When uploading an extension pack containing the requisite manifest.json.txt and json.txt files with syntax errors in the subdirectories, ArcGIS Maps for SharePoint returns the following incorrect error message, "Failed to add the extension package as the manifest file was not found."

Last Published: March 13, 2019

ArcGIS Maps for SharePoint

Bug ID Number	BUG-000091486
Submitted	October 16, 2015
Last Modified	April 5, 2023
Applies to	ArcGIS Maps for SharePoint
Version found	N/A
Operating System	N/A
Version Fixed	5.0
Status	Fixed

Workaround

Use the correct syntax in the JSON files. The real problem is the wording of the error suggesting the manifest.json.txt is not present, which is not true.

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Bug ID: BUG-000091486

Software:

ArcGIS Maps for SharePoint

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When uploading an extension pack containing the requisite manifest.json.txt and json.txt files with syntax errors in the subdirectories, ArcGIS Maps for SharePoint returns the following incorrect error message, "Failed to add the extension package as the manifest file was not found."

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