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"

Last Published: April 25, 2020

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?"
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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.
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Article ID: 000011935

Software:
  • ArcMap

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