Error Code 14014 Generated During Attribute Flow (259601)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.1
This article was previously published under Q259601

SYMPTOMS

A multi-valued attribute may not be flowing to the metaverse consistently, despite the existence of proper attribute flow rules. On some records, error 14014 may be reported in the Zscript.log file:
Error 14014 (DB5_RC_NO_SUCH_ATTRIBUTE) retrieving attribute value.
The only values that do not flow properly are those that have a case difference between the old and new values. This situation may occur when two different connected directories independently flow the same attribute into the metaverse. In one connected directory, the case is significant, and in the other, the case is insignificant.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Importt program cannot recognize a change in the case of an attribute.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next version of Microsoft Metadirectory Services that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later: 
   Date       Time     Size       File name
   ------------------------------------------
   05-18-00   09:45a   133,4784   Importt.exe

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/12/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix KB259601
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