Directory Service Error Messages Returned by the Admin Console

accessrights : Invalid access rights. Ignore by clause

The access rights specified are not valid and are ignored. Correct the access control definition.

Acl creation failed

failure reason

The access control list could not be created because of the reason given. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

ACL generation failed : failure reason

The access control list could not be generated because of the reason given. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem. If the problem recurs, contact your authorized service provider.

Acl update failed

failure reason

The access control list could not be updated because of the reason given. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

At least one access rule required

You have not supplied any access control rules. At least one access control rule is required.

attribute : duplicated attribute in class class

The attribute attribute is already present in this object class.

attribute : invalid index. Assume no index

The index definition for this attribute is incorrect. No index will be generated.

Attribute attribute not editable

You cannot change the definition of this attribute.

Attribute generation failed : failure reason 

The attribute could not be generated. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem. If the problem recurs, contact your authorized service provider.

Attribute update failed

failure reason

The attribute could not be updated. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Backend creation failed

failure reason

The data store could not be created. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Backend generation failed : failure reason

The data store could not be created. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem. If the problem recurs, contact your authorized service provider.

Backend update failed

failure reason

The data store could not be updated. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Backup of configuration failed

(failure reason)

Your configuration cannot be backed up. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Backup of Data Store failed

failure reason

Your data store cannot be backed up. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Blank characters not supported in alias

The alias specified contains blank characters, which are not permitted. Enter a different value for the alias.

Can't access directory directory

The directory specified cannot be accessed. Check the path name is correct. Check the file protection.

Can't backup current configuration to location (failure reason)

You configuration cannot be backed up to the location specified. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Can't create directory directory

The specified directory cannot be created. Check that the path name is correct. Check the file protection.

Can't delete index file file: failure reason

The specified index file cannot be deleted. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Can't instantiate AuditTrail object (failure reason)

Internal error. Contact your authorized service provider.

Can't load property file file (failure reason)

The specified property file cannot be loaded. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Can't restore data store from location: Missing files

The data store cannot be restored from the specified location because at least one file is missing. A data store directory must contain the following files:

NEXTID

dn2id.dbb

id2children.dbb

id2entry.dbb

Optionally, one or more attribute index files, called attribute.dbb

Can't save property file to location (failure reason)

The specified property file cannot be saved. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Can't start LDAP/HTTP gateway (failure reason)

The LDAP/HTTP gateway process cannot start. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Can't start slapd process (failure reason)

The slapd process cannot start. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Can't start slurpd process (failure reason)

The slurpd process cannot start. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Can't stop slurpd process (failure reason)

The slurpd process cannot stop. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

class : duplicated object class

The specified object class is defined twice. Remove one of the definitions.

Class generation failed : failure reason

Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem. If the problem recurs, contact your authorized service provider.

Configuration update failed (failure reason)

The configuration cannot be updated. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Congested limit must be smaller than Normal limit

The value supplied for the congested limit must be smaller than the normal limit. Change the value of one of these limits. See "To Create a Data Store" on page 192 for information about setting congestion thresholds.

Critical limit must be smaller than Congested limit

The value supplied for the critical limit must be smaller than the congested limit. Change the value of one of these limits. See "To Create a Data Store" on page 192 for information about setting congestion thresholds.

crontab file update failed (failure reason)

The update to the crontab failed, so the replication schedule will not be applied. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Data Store could not be restored

failure reason

The data store cannot be restored. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Delete Index failed (operation forbidden on default index)

You cannot delete the default index. Check that you have selected the correct index.

directory : invalid directory

The directory you have specified does not exist or you do not have access to it.

Duplicated naming context name

The naming context you have specified already exists. Check that you have specified the naming context correctly.

Error detected while starting directory services

error

The directory service cannot start. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

Error detected while stopping directory services

(error)

An error was detected while stopping the directory service. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

Error found in file file at line number : error

The specified file has an error at the specified line. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

Error found while parsing line number : Extra token ignored

There is an extra token in the specified line of the file being parsed. This token is ignored. This message is usually accompanied by another message that identifies the file being parsed.

Error found while parsing line number : missing token

There is a token missing in the specified line of the file being parsed. This message is usually accompanied by another message that identifies the file being parsed.

Error while moving backend datastore to directory (file already 
exists)

You cannot move the specified data store to the specified directory. A file that would be created already exists.

Error while moving data store name to location (error)

You cannot move the specified data store to the specified location. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

Error while saving configuration (error)

The configuration cannot be saved. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

Error while saving configuration to location (error)

The configuration cannot be saved to the specified location. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

Error while saving server configuration to location (error)

The configuration cannot be saved to the specified location. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

Error while starting synchronization process (error)

The replication synchronization cannot be started. The configuration cannot be saved to the specified location. Use the information in error to diagnose and fix the problem.

file is not writable

Information cannot be written to the specified file. Check the file and directory protections.

Get class attribute failed

failure reason

The attributes for an object class could not be read from the configuration file. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Impossible to backup the configuration to directory. Choose 
another directory for backup

You cannot back up the configuration to the specified directory. Check that you have specified the directory correctly. Check the file and directory protections. Use a different directory for backing up the configuration.

Inconsistent bind method

The bind method you have specified is not consistent with the information already configured or stored in the directory.

Inconsistent host value (equal to localhost)

The host value you specified is the name of the local host. Check that this is appropriate.

Index regeneration failed (command: error)

An attribute index could not be regenerated automatically. Try regenerating the index using the command given and see whether the error is repeated.

Index update failed

failure reason

An attribute index could not be updated. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Invalid address. Ignore by clause

The address you have specified in the "access by" clause is not valid. Check that you have entered the address correctly.

Invalid administrative session

You are not correctly authenticated to the Admin Console. Stop and restart the Admin Console. If the problem recurs, contact your authorized service provider.

Invalid Administrator Name

The administrator name you specified is not valid.

Invalid Administrator Name. (Invalid characters)

The administrator name you specified contains invalid characters.

Invalid attribute

You have specified an invalid attribute.

Invalid attribute attribute

The specified attribute is not valid.

Invalid attribute list

You have specified an invalid attribute list.

Invalid attribute list (attribute: unknown attribute)

You have specified an attribute list that contains an unknown attribute.

Invalid attribute name

You have specified an invalid or unrecognized attribute.

Invalid attribute name (attribute does not exist)

The attribute you specified does not exist. Check that you have specified the attribute name correctly.

Invalid attribute syntax

The attribute syntax you have specified is not valid. See the SIMS Reference Manual for a list of valid attribute syntaxes.

Invalid bindderef value

The setting for bindderef in the configuration file is not valid. The value should be True or False.

Invalid binddn clause not in a replica clause

The configuration file has been edited manually and a binddn is specified without being associated with a replica.

Invalid bindmethod clause not in a replica clause

The configuration file has been edited manually and a bindmethod is specified without being associated with a replica.

Invalid by clause

The configuration includes an invalid by clause in an access control definition.

Invalid cache size (size)

The cache size you have specified is not valid. Specify a value between 1 and 1,000,000.

Invalid cachesize clause ignored

The cache size you have specified is not valid. The default cache size is used.

Invalid characters in attribute name

An attribute name contains invalid characters.

Invalid class name

A class name you have specified is invalid.

Invalid congestion management values (value)

One of the congestion thresholds you have specified is not valid. See "To Create a Data Store" on page 192 for information about setting these values.

Invalid credentials clause not in a replica clause

The configuration file has been edited manually and a distinguished name and password are specified without being associated with a replica.

Invalid DB directory value (not a directory)

The database directory you specified is not valid. Check that the directory exists and that the file and directory protections are suitable.

Invalid dbcachesize

The cache size you have specified is not valid.

Invalid dbcachesize clause ignored

The cache size you have specified is not valid. The default cache size is used.

Invalid directory directory. Use /tmp

The data store directory you have specified is not valid.

Invalid distinguished name (dn)

The specified distinguished name is not valid. Check that you have entered the DN correctly.

Invalid DN

An invalid DN has been specified.

Invalid DN (dn)

The specified distinguished name is not valid. Check that you have entered the DN correctly.

Invalid dn. Ignore by clause

The DN specified in the access by clause is not valid. This clause is ignored.

Invalid dnattr. Ignore by clause

The DN attribute specified in the access by clause is not valid. This clause is ignored.

Invalid domain. Ignore by clause

The domain name specified in the access by clause is not valid. This clause is ignored.

Invalid domain name

An invalid domain name has been specified.

Invalid exclattr clause

The set of attributes to be excluded from the replica is not specified correctly in the configuration file.

Invalid file command file

The specified file does not exist or cannot be read. Check that the file exists and that suitable file protection is set.

Invalid filter

An invalid filter has been specified.

Invalid host name

An invalid host name has been specified.

Invalid inclattr clause

The set of attributes to be included in the replica is not specified correctly in the configuration file.

Invalid index clause ignored

An index clause is not valid and will be ignored.

Invalid IP address

An invalid IP address has been specified.

Invalid LDAP port value (portnumber)

The specified port number is not valid. Check that you have specified the port number correctly. Check that the port is not being used by another application.

Invalid log file

An invalid log file has been specified.

Invalid log file size (value)

The specified value for log file size is not valid.

Invalid logfile size

The logfile size is not valid.

Invalid Maximum concurrent connection value (value)

The specified value for the maximum number of concurrent connections is not valid.

Invalid mode clause ignored

The configuration file does not specify the mode of a data store correctly. A data store can be read-only or read-write.

Invalid naming attribute length (length)

The length of the specified naming attribute is not valid. Check that the attribute value is specified correctly.

Invalid naming attribute size

A naming attribute has an invalid size. Check that the attribute value is specified correctly.

Invalid Naming Context (name)

The naming context you have specified is not valid. Check that you have specified the naming context correctly.

Invalid referral clause

The referral clause in the configuration file is not correctly specified.

Invalid replica port. Use 389

The port you specified for slurpd to use is not valid. The default port, number 389, will be used.

Invalid replica specification

A replica is not specified correctly.

Invalid replicadn clause

The DN of a replica is not specified correctly.

Invalid Search size limit (limit)

The specified search size limit is not valid. Specify a value between 1 and 1,000,000.

Invalid Search time limit (value)

The specified search time limit is not valid. Specify a value between 1 and 1,000,000.

Invalid subtree clause

A subtree is specified incorrectly in the configuration file.

Invalid user ID or password

The login name or password specified for login are incorrect.

Invalid Web gateway port value (port)

The port that you specified for the LDAP/HTTP gateway is not valid.

LDAP admin component initialization failed (failure reason)

The LDAP Admin Console could not be initialized. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

LdapConfigException in generate_crontab_file (exception)

Use the information in exception to diagnose and fix the problem.

LdapConfigException in load_slurpd_synchro (exception)

Use the information in exception to diagnose and fix the problem.

limit : invalid time limit value

The specified time limit is not valid. Specify a value between 1 and 1,000,000.

loglevel : invalid loglevel (integer expected)

The specified log level is invalid. See slapdcmd(1M) for a list of available log levels.

Missing access right

The access control definition is incomplete. You have not specified the access right to be granted.

Missing admin password

You have not set a password for the administrator.

Missing admin password mode

You have not specified whether or not the administrator's password is encrypted.

modify replica: internal error

Internal error. Contact your authorized service provider.

modify subtree: internal error

Internal error. Contact your authorized service provider.

name is not a directory

The directory you have specified does not exist or cannot be accessed. Check that the directory exists and has suitable protection set.

Naming Context name already in use

There is already a naming context with the name you specified.

Object Class creation failed

failure reason

An object class cannot be created. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Object Class update failed

failure reason

An object class cannot be updated. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

Restore configuration failed

(failure reason)

You cannot restore the requested configuration. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

rootdn:Invalid DN

The DN you have specified is not valid.

rootdn:Invalid DN (dn)

The specified DN is not valid.

Synchronization failed: failure reason

A replica could not be synchronized. Use the information in failure reason to diagnose and fix the problem.

The attribute attribute is not editable

You are trying to modify an attribute that is frozen in the schema. You cannot change elements of the schema that are frozen.

The attribute list has to contain at least one attribute

You have specified an empty attribute list.

The object class class is not editable

You are trying to modify an object class that is frozen in the schema. You cannot change elements of the schema that are frozen.

This attribute is not editable

You are trying to modify an attribute that is frozen in the schema. You cannot change elements of the schema that are frozen.

This naming context is not included in the Data Store naming 
context name

The naming context is not a subtree of the specified naming context.

This object class is not editable

You are trying to modify an object class that is frozen in the schema. You cannot change elements of the schema that are frozen.

This replica is not included in the Data Store naming context 
name

The replica is not a subtree of the specified naming context.

Unable to restore configuration

Missing file configuration file in directory directory

The configuration cannot be restored. The specified file is missing from the specified directory.

Unknown DN Error

A distinguished name is specified incorrectly. Try using the DN editor to construct the name.

url : invalid ldap url

An invalid URL has been specified.

value : invalid default access value

The default access value is not valid.

value : invalid lastmod value

The setting for lastmod is not valid.

value : invalid readonly value

The setting for readonly is not valid.

value : invalid schemacheck value

The value for schemacheck is not valid.

value : invalid size limit value

The size limit value is not valid.