Hey Guys, I am trying to create the group called "batch" but it says already exists. Error: Active Directory operation failed on DPSTE02.telbe.com. The object 'CN=batch,CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com' already exists. I tried below points; 1. Using ldp tool searched for lingering objects for batch but results shows me null, there is no obeject with the CN name batch.----> It says there is no batch account in our domain. But even though I am not able to create the group with this name. I don't understand WHY? 2. I used the adsiedit tool and searched for CN name with batch but there was no object found...again if this object is not exists then WHY I am not able to create the group with the name batch. 3. I used the powershell to search for the object batch but it says object 'batch' could not be found on domain controller. [PS] H:\>Get-DistributionGroup -identity 'batch' Get-DistributionGroup : The operation could not be performed because object 'batch' could not be found on domain controller 'DPSTE02.telbe.com'. At line:1 char:22 + Get-DistributionGroup <<<< -identity 'batch' AGAIN, why I am not able to create the group with the name batch if it not in domain controller? Folks, If anyone of you know related answers please suggest. ThanksFunnyghost

On Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:27:47 +0000, FunnyGhost wrote: >I am trying to create the group called "batch" but it says already exists. > >Error: Active Directory operation failed on DPSTE02.telbe.com. The object 'CN=batch,CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com' already exists. > >I tried below points; > >1. Using ldp tool searched for lingering objects for batch but results shows me null, there is no obeject with the CN name batch.----> It says there is no batch account in our domain. But even though I am not able to create the group with this name. I don't understand WHY? Start LDP. Connect to a GC. Bind using an domain admin account. Then "Ctrl+T" and put CN=batch,CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com into the "Base DN" edit box and hit enter. Did it find the object? >2. I used the adsiedit tool and searched for CN name with batch but there was no object found...again if this object is not exists then WHY I am not able to create the group with the name batch. > >3. I used the powershell to search for the object batch but it says object 'batch' could not be found on domain controller. > >[PS] H:\>Get-DistributionGroup -identity 'batch' > >Get-DistributionGroup : The operation could not be performed because object 'batch' could not be found on domain controller 'DPSTE02.telbe.com'. At line:1 char:22 + Get-DistributionGroup <<<< -identity 'batch' What if the AD ibject isn't a distribution group? :-) >AGAIN, why I am not able to create the group with the name batch if it not in domain controller? > >Folks, If anyone of you know related answers please suggest. Create the object in a different container (or in an OU). --- Rich Matheisen MCSE+I, Exchange MVP --- Rich Matheisen MCSE+I, Exchange MVP

Start LDP. Connect to a GC. Bind using an domain admin account. Then "Ctrl+T" and put CN=batch,CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com into the "Base DN" edit box and hit enter. Did it find the object? Error: Search: No Such Object. <32> Result <32>: 0000208D: NameErr: DSID-031001CD, problem 2001 (NO_OBJECT), data 0, best match of: 'CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com' Matched DNs: CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com Getting 0 entries: Create the object in a different container (or in an OU). I have already tried but got the same error message object already exists What if the AD object isn't a distribution group? :-) I don't understand, could you please explain it? Thanks Funnyghost

Funnyghost: I am trying to create the group called "batch" but it says already exists. Error: Active Directory operation failed on DPSTE02.telbe.com. The object 'CN=batch,CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com' already exists. And it does not exist ... I get the same error with BATCH, RESTRICTED and so. The error does not make too make sense. Seems to be related to AD reserved words. See "Table of reserved words" at the end of the KB. Naming conventions in Active Directory for computers, domains, sites, and OUs http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909264 MCTS: Messaging | MCSE: S+M | Small Business Specialist

Thanks Smith :) You da man!!!Funnyghost

On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:10:00 +0000, FunnyGhost wrote: >>Start LDP. Connect to a GC. Bind using an domain admin account. Then "Ctrl+T" and put CN=batch,CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com into the "Base DN" edit box and hit enter. Did it find the object? >Error: Search: No Such Object. <32> Result <32>: 0000208D: NameErr: DSID-031001CD, problem 2001 (NO_OBJECT), data 0, best match of: 'CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com' Matched DNs: CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com Getting 0 entries: How many DC's do you have? Are you looking for the AD object in the same DC that you used when you tried to create the object? If you have multiple DCs you may have a replication problem. >>Create the object in a different container (or in an OU). I have already tried but got the same error message object already exists >>What if the AD object isn't a distribution group? :-) >I don't understand, could you please explain it? Thanks You used a "get-distributiongroup" cmdlet. If "batch" is a contact or user you won't find it with that cmdlet even if the object exists in the AD. --- Rich Matheisen MCSE+I, Exchange MVP --- Rich Matheisen MCSE+I, Exchange MVP

On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:43:17 +0000, Jon-Alfred Smith wrote: >Funnyghost: I am trying to create the group called "batch" but it says already exists. > >Error: Active Directory operation failed on DPSTE02.telbe.com. The object 'CN=batch,CN=Users,DC=telbe,DC=com' already exists. > >And it does not exist ... I get the same error with BATCH, RESTRICTED and so. The error does not make too make sense. Seems to be related to AD reserved words. > >See "Table of reserved words" at the end of the KB. > >Naming conventions in Active Directory for computers, domains, sites, and OUs http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909264 DOH! :-) --- Rich Matheisen MCSE+I, Exchange MVP --- Rich Matheisen MCSE+I, Exchange MVP