OSF DCE Problem Determination Guide

Error Messages and Status Codes
Explanation: This is an instance of an OM class DS_C_ATTRIBUTE_PROBLEM. A
value presented as an argument does not conform to the attribute syntax for the attribute
type.
Action: Correct the attribute syntax and retry the operation.
---------- DS_E_INVALID_ATTRIBUTE_VALUE
Severity: Error Component: Directory Services
Text: The attribute value in the AVA does not conform to the attribute syntax.
Explanation: This is an instance of an OM class DS_C_NAME_ERROR. The attribute
value in an Attribute Value Assertion (AVA) of an Relative Distinguished Name (RDN)
contained in the name does not conform to the attribute syntax prescribed for the attribute
type in the AVA. This problem is called invalidAttributeSyntax in the standards, but that
name is used only for a DS_C_ATTRIBUTE_PROBLEM in this interface.
Action: Correct the syntax and retry the operation.
---------- DS_E_INVALID_CREDENTIALS
Severity: Error Component: Directory Services
Text: The requestor’s credentials are invalid.
Explanation: This is an instance of an OM class DS_C_SECURITY_ERROR. The
requestor’s credentials are invalid. The operation is not executed.
Action: You will not be able to complete the operation unless your credentials are
validated.
---------- DS_E_INVALID_REF
Severity: Error Component: Directory Services
Text: The DSA is unable to perform the request as directed.
Explanation: This is an instance of an OM class DS_C_SERVICE_ERROR. The
Directory Service Agent (DSA) was unable to perform the request as directed; that is, by
way of DS_C_OPERATION_PROGRESS in the DS_C_CONTEXT. This can be due to
an invalid referral.
Action: Check that the arguments are correct and try again.
---------- DS_E_INVALID_SIGNATURE
Severity: Error Component: Directory Services
Text: The signature affixed to the request is invalid.
Explanation: This is an instance of an OM class DS_C_SECURITY_ERROR. The
signature affixed to the request was invalid.
Action: Correct the signature and try again.
---------- DS_E_LOOP_DETECTED
Severity: Error Component: Directory Services
Text: A DSA detected a loop within the directory.
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