Error Code 19008 (DS_RC_BUFFER_TOO_SMALL) When You Perform a Join Search (255538)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.1

This article was previously published under Q255538

SYMPTOMS

The search buffer that is available for Joins is limited to attribute values of 254 characters or less. If an attribute is listed as a search candidate and a candidate record contains a value which exceeds 254 characters, the join proposal does not work. Also, the Genlogs file contains the following entry:

19008 DS_RC_BUFFER_TOO_SMALL

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the size of the search buffer is set to 255 characters.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem:

Identify the offending attribute by analyzing the attributes to search on area on the Configure the Join tab.
Use either of the following methods to correct all of the records with instances of the offending attribute that exceed the threshold size:

Decrease the size of the attribute value until it is below 254 characters.
Remove the attribute as a search attribute.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	10/3/2003
Keywords:	kbbug KB255538