Model Builder Create Locator Overwrite Issue

PeterOskam

Hello,

I am using ArcGIS Pro Model Builder (3.4.2) to create an address locator. The first initial use is fine, but when I want to run the model again the Create locator gives an error message 000725, Locator already exists. I want the create locator tool to overwrite the locator with the same name, thus why it is named the same. I have ensured that the "Allow Geoprocessing tools to overwrite existing datasets" box has been checked. Initially, I could get around this problem by simply shutting ArcGIS pro down and restarting, but it has gotten to the point where that does not work anymore. I assume this is some sort of bug, but it is possible I accidentally clicked a small setting button that caused this.

Does anyone know why this is happening / how to fix it? Any help greatly appreciated!

CodyPatterson

Hey @PeterOskam 

It appears this is some sort of bug that can be resolved through ArcPy, but not natively in the Model builder due to it only working occasionally, I would raise a bug ticket with ESRI regarding this to see if they have any additional workarounds:

https://community.esri.com/t5/modelbuilder-questions/arcgis-pro-2-5-how-to-overwrite-outputs-of/td-p/771036

You may have luck using the Delete geoprocessing tool and removing the old locator prior to creating the new one, but that as well may have issues.

Cody