Source: eDirectory or NDS
Explanation: A request was received that is invalid or unsupported by the version of eDirectory or NDS (ds.nlm) being used.
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: This error can occur during the normal operation of NDS. In this case, the error is considered transitory.
Action: Try the action again.
Possible Cause: Continuous occurrences of this error in an eDirectory or NDS background process can indicate an internal fault in eDirectory or NDS (ds.nlm).
Action: Contact a Novell Support Provider.
Possible Cause: The server did not understand the request. For example, a client workstation could have sent an incorrect call.
Action: If a response error is suspected, check for errors on the target server first, and resolve any errors you find.
Possible Cause: This error could be a response error or could be caused by a non-synchronized schema.
Action: If a non-synchronized schema is suspected, run the Global Schema Update option in DSREPAIR (NetWare 4.1 or later version).