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"

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?"

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.

Related Information

• Bug NIM072116
• ArcGIS Help: Rebuilding address locators using a geoprocessing tool
• ArcGIS Help: Rebuilding address locators in ArcCatalog