Resolution
fact
Directory and Resource Administrator 7.x
symptom
When I try to create or clone a user account, I get an error saying that the object already exists.
symptom
I cannot create or clone a user account in Directory and Resource Administrator.
symptom
Error: 'The object already exists.'
symptom
cause
You create the account in the same OU as an existing account that has the same display name. This is a Microsoft restriction and is not caused by Directory and Resource Administrator.
fix
Directory and Resource Administrator 7.x
symptom
When I try to create or clone a user account, I get an error saying that the object already exists.
symptom
I cannot create or clone a user account in Directory and Resource Administrator.
symptom
Error: 'The object already exists.'
symptom
I am unable to create a user account with the same first and last name as an existing account but a different logon name.
cause
You create the account in the same OU as an existing account that has the same display name. This is a Microsoft restriction and is not caused by Directory and Resource Administrator.
fix
Change the Display Name field so that it is unique or create the user account in a different container.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB54414