Failed to add shape file

Question

A shapefile is not opening in ArcGIS Pro (3.3).

It contains the mandatory files .dbf .shx, and .shp, but Pro can't even add it to the map, giving the generic error: "Failed to add data"

If I create a new shapefile and use the APPEND tool, the new file works fine. The question is why the original one is showing such behavior.

P.S. It can be opened with online tools and other GIS software.

Thanks in advance

Teo · Answer

Hello there,

the .prj file is properly filled.

Thanks a lot.

Teo · Answer

Hello Barry,

no Tool is working at all.

Thanks for your reply.

Teo

SeaRM · Answer

You should have the file .prj with the projection of the shapefile. It may cause the problem.