-618 FFFFFD96 INCONSISTENT DATABASE

Source

eDirectory™

Explanation

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

- Problems with the local eDirectory database.
- Unexpected data returned from the local eDirectory database.

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 database failed.

Action

For additional information on repairing an eDirectory database that will not open, see -663 FFFFFD69 ERR_DS_LOCKED.

Possible Cause

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

- The source server does not have a replica attribute value for itself in one or more of the replica rings of the eDirectory partitions held by the source server.
- The source server was unable to locate the replica attribute value identifying the eDirectory server holding the master replica of an eDirectory partition held by the source server.

Action

Run DSREPAIR > Advanced Options > Repair Local DS Database.

Possible Cause

An attempt was made to change the eDirectory 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 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 database.

Action

Run DSREPAIR.

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