-618 FFFFFD96   INCONSISTENT DATABASE

Source:  eDirectory or NDS

Explanation:  An unexpected error condition has occurred on the source server due to one of the following conditions:

WARNING:   Applying all solutions mentioned in this topic could make the problem worse if the actual cause of the problem is not known. Before following a course of action, make sure that you understand the cause of the error and the consequences for the actions suggested.

Possible Cause:  An attempt by an application to initialize (open) the local eDirectory or NDS database failed.

Action:  For additional information on repairing an eDirectory or NDS database that will not open, see -663 FFFFFD69 DS LOCKED.

Possible Cause:  An occurrence of this error during the eDirectory or NDS Limber background process can indicate replica ring discrepancies if the following conditions exist:

Action:  Run DSREPAIR > Advanced Options > Repair Local eDirectory or NDS Database.

Possible Cause:  An attempt was made to change the eDirectory or NDS tree name to a name longer than 128 characters.

Action:  Contact the developer of the application.

Possible Cause:  An attempt was made to restore an object as the [Root] of the eDirectory or NDS tree, when the existing object being overwritten is not the [Root] object or does not have a base class of Top.

Action:  Contact the developer of the application.

Possible Cause:  An attempt was made to access a record that does not exist within the local eDirectory or NDS database.

Action:  Run DSREPAIR.