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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
Last Modified : 1/10/2017
Article ID: 000011935
Software: ArcGIS - ArcEditor 10 ArcGIS - ArcInfo 10 ArcGIS - ArcView 10 ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced 10.1, 10.2, 10.2.1 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic 10.1, 10.2, 10.2.1 ArcGIS for Desktop Standard 10.1, 10.2, 10.2.1