Create Database Sequence tool fails with file geodatabase input

Question

I’m trying to run Create Database Sequence in my file geodatabase using ArcGIS Pro version 2.1.3, but it keeps failing: “ERROR 000152: Geodatabase instance do not exist. This tool works only with an existing geodatabase instance.” The tool reference page states that it works with file geodatabase, and I've tried pointing the input parameter to several existing file geodatabases but it seems to be expecting an existing enterprise geodatabase as input. What am I missing here?

Thanks!

Hailey

HaileyWright1 · Answer

Thanks Dan! I’ll keep pushing for an upgrade

danretired · Answer

Hailey Wright‌ I couldn't find anything specific related to that tool or on the error message related to that tool on the Support site

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So I suspect your suggestion may be correct.

Upgrading might solve the question

HaileyWright1 · Answer

Thanks Dan for the quick help. Unfortunately I did try running this from the python window using raw encoding (based on your advice in another post) and received the same error message.

I’m wondering if this tool only supports file gdb input in a later version of pro but I can’t find any documentation to support my hunch. Due to internal IT processes my version often lags and I am currently running 2.1.3