Frequently asked question

Operation Failed [Index of common causes]

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

Below is a list of all common causes that may generate the error message:

"Operation Failed"

The articles below address the various causes, and provide a workaround when available. Please note that it may be necessary to log on to our support site before viewing some of these articles.

Article ID:000006495

Software:
  • ArcMap 9 x
  • ArcMap 8 x

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