ERROR

Error location:frmMetaEditor:Form_Load Error number:406

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Error Message

ArcCatalog returns this error when editing metadata:

"Error location:frmMetaEditor:Form_Load Error number:406"

Cause

ActiveX DLL is not registered properly.

Solution or Workaround

Reinstalling the software resolves this issue.

Article ID: 000004634

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x

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