XCLN: Deep Traversal Search Not Supported on MAPI Public Folder Tree (254911)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
Collaboration Data Objects for Exchange 2000

This article was previously published under Q254911

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to do deep traversal search on the MAPI public folder tree, it causes a run-time error.

SQL string to reproduce the problem:

Select * from scope ('deep traversal of "file://./backofficestorage/%userdnsdomain%/Public Folders/"')

CAUSE

Deep traversal is not supported on the "classic" MAPI public folder tree.

RESOLUTION

If you are designing an application that requires deep traversal, you need to create a new application public folder tree that MAPI clients can't see. Deep traversal is supported in any non-MAPI top-level hierarchy.

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	8/18/2005
Keywords:	kbprb KB254911