Error: 'Failed to add sid history for group to group. RC=31. A device attached to the system is not (NETIQKB41796)

fact
Domain Migration Administrator 7.x

symptom
Error: 'Failed to add sid history for group to group. RC=31. A device attached to the system is not functioning.'

cause
This error occurs in the Migration.log when trying to migrate accounts with sid history if the source Microsoft Windows NT Primary Domain Controller (PDC) does not have Service Pack 4 or later installed. Service Pack 4 or later is a requirement for migrating accounts with sid history

fix

Upgrade the source Microsoft Windows NT Primary Domain Controller (PDC) to Service Pack 4 or later.

Please see the following knowledge base article for more information on the requirements for migrating accounts with sid history:

• NETIQKB4365 - What are the requirements for using Domain Migration Administrator when migrating with SID History?

Formerly known as NETIQKB41796