Publish Geocode Service .sd file(service definition file) Error

Question

Why does my .sd (service definiton) file of Geocode Service fail when published to ArcGIS Server? It is frustrating that only the word Failed is shown without any error message.

Is it related to setting python environment variable?

I try to publish the service in ArcGIS Server Manager > Manage Services > Publish Service

ShanaBritt · Answer

Do you get the same error when you publish the locator directly to Enterprise 10.9 from ArcGIS Pro without creating an sd file that gets published in ArcGIS Server Manager? https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/data/geocoding/share-a-locator.htm

Have you been able to compare the settings/configurations of the two Enterprises that are behaving differently?

dongheekim · Answer

I use Create Locator tool in ArcGIS Pro. and I publish the locator with the sd file in ArcGIS Pro, then publish it in the ArcGIS Server Manager.

+ A new finding is that the setting of a specific Enterprise seems to be wrong. It was confirmed that the same sd file uploads well in other Enterprises.

ShanaBritt · Answer

I cannot tell from your response, which tool was used to create the locator you are trying to publish.

Was it the Create Address Locator tool in ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro, Create Locator or Create Feature Locator tool in ArcGIS Pro?

Did you create the .sd file via python using CreateGeocodeSDDraft publishing function?

When publishing the locator with the sd file is the locator being copied to the server or are you using a folder as a data store?

Do you get the same error if you create the sd file in ArcGIS Pro, then publish it in the ArcGIS Server Manager? https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/2.9/help/sharing/overview/save-a-service-definition-for-a-locator.htm