HOW TO
When creating a service in ArcIMS Administrator, the following error message is displayed:"Error when trying to administer service". This error can be displayed if ArcIMS cannot verify the data source location of the layers added in the map configuration file. The following article includes information on how to diagnose and troubleshoot the possible cause.
Select the file type that is being used to create an ArcIMS map service:
· .AXL ArcIMS Author {*r28826*}
· .MXD ArcGIS ArcMap {*r28836*}
Article ID:000007746
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