nav[aria-label="Primary Navigation"] { padding: 0; & ul { list-style: none; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: start; align-items: start; gap: 30px; padding: 0; & li { margin: 0; } & ul li { list-style: none; } } }

Trying to run SplitByAttributes in Python, and it keeps telling me that it's not licensed.

EricHeinrichs

I am trying to run this tool, Split By Attributes, in a Python script, and it keeps telling me that it's not licensed.

The page says it's available for all levels of ArcGIS Desktop (I am running Standard).

I am not sure why it's throwing this error. Any idea on how to get around this?

Find more posts tagged with

Accepted answers

IanMurray

"Failed to execute (Frequency)."

I'm wondering if Split Layer by Attribute is dependant on the Frequency Geoprocessing Tool, which is an advanced only license, therefore causing the script to fail.

http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/tool-reference/analysis/frequency.htm

Dan_Patterson‌, bixb0012‌, someone smarter than me have any idea on this?

All comments

DanPatterson_Retired

Definitely fixed in 10.5.1

BUG-000102284 The Split By Attributes tool fails with a basic license.

DWynne

Hi Eric,

Eric Heinrichs wrote:
So, just to clarify, I should be able to run it in the future with just a Standard license?

Yes! In all likelihood the fix will be in the next set of releases, 10.5.1 and Pro 2.0.

-Dave

EricHeinrichs

So, just to clarify, I should be able to run it in the future with just a Standard license?

EricHeinrichs

Alright. I am still relatively new to using Python, so I think I will look for an alternative approach. I originally used QGIS to perform the split by attributes, so I might see if I can work that into my Python script.

Otherwise, I will use your tool within ArcMap, and automate the rest with Python.

Thanks for your help!

MelitaKennedy

I forwarded a link to the thread to the tool owner who will fix the documentation. He plans to look at removing the dependency on the Frequency tool as well. We apologize for the mistake.

Melita

edit: added sentence about removing tool dependency.

DanPatterson_Retired

too much work... it is designed to run as a tool inside of arctoolbox... I have largely superseded this toolbox and script to run completely outside of arcmap using python and numpy, although the functionality could be done within pandas as well. So in short, I don't have the time at present to do any translations/fixes to consolidate the main script and its helpers and the effort spent by you might be best directed in splitting up your workflow since the esri versions is a show stopper for you anyhow. Good luck.

EricHeinrichs

Dan, thanks for your help on this.

Is there a standalone script available for your SplitLayerByAttributes? Or, would I be able to go in and change it to work in standalone mode?

I have some other pieces that I am trying to work into my full Python script, so I kind of need something to run completely outside of ArcMap.

IanMurray

Thanks for posting the link, I was digging through old threads and couldn't find it, but found lots of old broken ones...

But yea, I guess its just ESRI Logic to put a tool at all license levels that is dependent on a license restricted tool to function.

DanPatterson_Retired

You might have to go old school... SplitLayerByAttributes

has worked for quite a while, if you follow the rules about what is accepted as inputs and outputs.

And really.... Frequency should be standard, hence

Field Statistics

was also written as part of the movement to make standard esential tools available at all license levels

EricHeinrichs

<SPAN class="keyword token">import</SPAN> os
<SPAN class="keyword token">import</SPAN> arceditor
<SPAN class="keyword token">import</SPAN> arcpy

<SPAN class="keyword token">print</SPAN> arcpy<SPAN class="punctuation token">.</SPAN>CheckProduct<SPAN class="punctuation token">(</SPAN><SPAN class="string token">"ArcEditor"</SPAN><SPAN class="punctuation token">)</SPAN>

arcpy<SPAN class="punctuation token">.</SPAN>env<SPAN class="punctuation token">.</SPAN>workspace <SPAN class="operator token">=</SPAN> r<SPAN class="string token">"G:\user\Final Parcels\/"</SPAN>

<SPAN class="keyword token">print</SPAN> <SPAN class="string token">"************** STARTING ********************"</SPAN>


arcpy<SPAN class="punctuation token">.</SPAN>SplitByAttributes_analysis<SPAN class="punctuation token">(</SPAN><SPAN class="string token">"G:\user\Test Publishing.gdb\SmallParcels"</SPAN><SPAN class="punctuation token">,</SPAN> <SPAN class="string token">"G:\user\Small Parcel SHPs"</SPAN><SPAN class="punctuation token">,</SPAN> <SPAN class="string token">"SectionName"</SPAN><SPAN class="punctuation token">)</SPAN>‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍<SPAN class="line-numbers-rows"><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN><SPAN>‍</SPAN></SPAN>

Here's the relevant piece of my Python code. It fails as soon as it gets to SplitByAttributes. It returns "Available" when running CheckProduct.

Also, here's the error I get when it fails.

ERROR 000824: The tool is not licensed.
Failed to execute (Frequency).

Failed to execute (SplitByAttributes).

IanMurray

You can check to see if your code is pulling a license and what license level using the licensing functions. You can also manually set your license level for the script using this.

http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/analyze/python/access-to-licensing-and-extensions.htm

You mind posting your code as well?

EricHeinrichs

ArcMap 10.5

IanMurray

What version of ArcMap are you running?

Join the Conversation

Signed in members can post, follow updates, and more. New here? Register a free account.

Quick Links

Community Help
Find useful guides, FAQs, and documents to help you navigate and make the most of Esri Community.