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Q265851: XADM: Error C103089F Appears During Object Creation

Article: Q265851
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): exc4 exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 23-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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The maximum length of a directory name is 255 characters (not including the
/ou=, /cn=, or /o=).

RESOLUTION
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Create the object using less than 255 characters (not including the /ou=, /cn=,
and so forth).

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : exc4 exc5 exc55 
Component         : Admin
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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