Source: eDirectory or NDS
Explanation: A value for the specified attribute does not exist on the specified object.
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: The requester does not have sufficient rights to the attribute for the specified object.
Action: If appropriate, assign the requester the necessary rights.
Possible Cause: An attempt was made to find the master replica, and the master replica was not found.
Action: Designate a master replica.
Possible Cause: This error might be a temporary condition that exists due to the loosely consistent nature of eDirectory or NDS.
Action: Wait and try the action again. If this error persists, contact a Novell Support Provider.
Possible Cause: If this error is encountered during the login or authentication process, this error usually means that the user's or the server's public key could not be located. For more information, see Authentication Keys.
Action: If it is the user's public keys, regenerate the user's key pair by changing the password with the applicable utility. For more information, see Authentication Keys.
If it is the server's public keys and that server is a critical server, then contact a Novell Support Provider for assistance in restoring the server's keys.
Possible Cause: An occurrence of this error during the synchronization process between servers means one of the public keys cannot be located or the replica list of one of the servers contains inconsistent results.
Action: Determine whether the value exists for the specified attribute using nlist.
If either of these messages is displayed without an error code, do the following action that is applicable to the error displayed: Error unable to communicate or Error sending updates.
Error Name | Action |
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Error sending updates |
Check to see if a problem exists with the object. To do this, use DSTRACE and the set DSTRACE=+sync command. If an error exists, try deleting the object in question. |
Error unable to communicate |
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