Distribution Lists are created as new groups in the target rather than merging with the Custom Recip (NETIQKB43128)

fact
Exchange Migrator 2.3

symptom
Distribution Lists are created as new groups in the target rather than merging with the Custom Recipient that was created by EMCLI DIRSYNC.

cause
 If you do not select the option to 'Translate source addresses to target domain', Exchange Migrator (EM) creates a new account rather than merging on the existing contact. You will see this in inter Org and intra Org migrations where there are existing mail objects (contacts created by EMCLI DIRSYNC, or users/contacts created by Microsoft Active Directory Connector).

fix

The current workaround for this issue:

•  Select the option Translate source addresses to target domain on the Email Address Options window within the Migration Options wizard.

note
NetIQ recognizes this issue with Exchange Migrator 2.3 and is currently reviewing it. This article will be updated to reflect the most recent progress.

note

If the workaround provided does not resolve your issue, see the following NetIQ Knowledge Base article for additional information:

NETIQKB5751 - Distribution Lists are created as new objects in the target Organization instead of merging with the CR that was created by EMCLI DIRSYNC.

Formerly known as NETIQKB43128