BUG
A warning message is displayed when rebuilding the address locator in ArcCatalog, "The address locator needs to be repaired in order to be rebuilt"
Description
In ArcCatalog, when a user right-clicks the address locator and selects Rebuild to rebuild the address locator, the following message is displayed: "The address locator needs to be repaired in order to be rebuilt. Do you want to proceed with repair?"![[O-Image]](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000011935/00N39000003LL24-0EM39000000wdS7.png)
![[O-Image]](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000011935/00N39000003LL24-0EM39000000wdS3.png)
Cause
This is a known issue where the software forces an unnecessary repair.
Workaround
To resolve this issue, use the Rebuild Address Locator geoprocessing tool from ArcToolbox > Geocoding Tools > Rebuild Address Locator.![[O-Image]](https://webapps-cdn.esri.com/CDN/support-site/technical-articles-images/000011935/00N39000003LL2C-0EM39000000wdS5.png)
Article ID: 000011935
Software:
- ArcMap
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