XADM: Error C103089F Appears During Object Creation (265851)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q265851

SYMPTOMS

You are unable to create a new object in the Exchange Administrator program and you receive the following error message:
The Directory name value is too long.
A Distinguished name [DN] could not be generated for this object.
Please enter a different value.

Microsoft Exchange Administrator.
Id no. C103089F.

CAUSE

The maximum length of a directory name is 255 characters (not including the /ou=, /cn=, or /o=).

RESOLUTION

Create the object using less than 255 characters (not including the /ou=, /cn=, and so forth).
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/25/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB265851
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