I Get this error: "Windows cannot create the object XXXXX because: The name reference is invalid" when I copy a User.

Question

Hi forum.

I Get this error: "Windows cannot create the object XXXXX because: The name reference is invalid" when I copy a User and the manager attribute is set (Manger user object is located in sub AD Domain)

If I clear the manager attribute, I can copy the user object without problems.

According to my client: it did use to work.

The problem is not related to the "showInAddressBook" AD attribute or "AddressListMembership" mailbox attribute.

Answer 1

Hello @Thomas Nielsen

is it possible that Exchange is installed in a forest having multiple domains? If Exchange is deployed in a forest environment, then the configuration below is required on the Exchange server so that the scope of the search can be set to the entire forest.

Follow these steps:

Open the Exchange Management Shell.
Run this command:
Set-ADServerSettings -ViewEntireForest $True

Hope this helps with your query!

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