XFOR: Event ID 178 During Directory Synchronization (158309)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q158309 SYMPTOMS
Directory synchronization may fail between a computer running Microsoft
Exchange Server and a Microsoft Mail for PC Networks postoffice. The following event
appears in the Microsoft Windows NT Event Viewer:
Event ID: 178
Source: MSExchangeMTA
Category: X400 Service
An error occurred while transferring in message because the directory
name could not be expanded to an O/R address. An X.400 API Association
(XAPIA) unable-to-transfer reason code and unrecognized-OR-name
diagnostic code were returned. [MTA SUBMIT 17 73] (14)
CAUSE
This event occurs if the Directory Synchronization object does not have
a valid X.400 address.
RESOLUTION
To resolve the problem:
- Using the Exchange Server Administrator program, select the Exchange Server container, double-click the Directory Synchronization object, and then click the E-mail Addresses tab.
- Type a valid X.400 address.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 4/28/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbprb KB158309 |
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