The KML To Layer tool returns the following error, "Error 000401: No features were found for processing

Description

When attempting to convert a KML file downloaded from Google Earth in ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro, the KML To Layer tool returns the following error message, even after following the steps in Error: Error 000401: No features were found for processing.

Error:   
000401: No features were found for processing

Cause

This issue may occur when the downloaded KML file is in a non-standard format causing the KML To Layer tool to fail and returns the error. Refer to BUG-000108043 for more information.

Solution or Workaround

As a workaround, upload the KML file to ArcGIS Earth, and download it in the KMZ file format. Convert the KMZ file to a feature class or a layer file using the KML To Layer tool.

1. Download and install ArcGIS Earth. Refer to the following link, ArcGIS Earth: Get started to download.
2. Add the desired KML file on ArcGIS Earth and save it as a new KMZ file.

3. In ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro, navigate to Geoprocessing > ArcToolbox or Toolboxes.

4. In the ArcToolbox or Toolboxes pane, select and expand Conversion Tools.
5. Click From KML or KML, and click KML To Layer.

6. In the KML To Layer pane, select the KML layer for Input KML File, location for Output Location, and specify a name for Output Data Name. Click OK or Run.

The following image shows the point features successfully converted from a KMZ file and added to ArcMap.