618 Errors viewing properties of an object in ConsoleOne, iManager, etc

  • 7006986
  • 04-Oct-2010
  • 26-Apr-2012

Environment

Novell eDirectory all versions

Situation

  • 618 errors viewing the properties of an object in ConsoleOne or iManager
  • 618 errors on obituaries in a deleted entry state
  • Report Sync Status shows 618
  • DSTrace shows a 618 on an object

Resolution

  • For versions of eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and later, start DSREPAIR/ndsrepair in advanced mode with -A and run a local database repair
  • For older versions of eDirectory contact Novell as a dial-in will be required

Additional Information

If 618 errors are seen while viewing the properties of an object or in DSTrace, look in DSBROWSE (NetWare only) or iMonitor to see if the object has an unknown back link.

Formerly known as KB 10082317.