Q190995: XADM: DS_E_INVALID_ATTRIBUTE_SYNTAX Modifying DL Owner

Article: Q190995
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-MAY-1999

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SYMPTOMS
========

When you modify the Owner field of a distribution list (DL) using the Microsoft
Exchange Server Administrator program, the following error is received:

  An internal processing error has occurred: Invalid Attribute Syntax.
  Please restart the Administrator program, Microsoft Exchange Server or
  both.

  Microsoft Directory ID: DS_E_INVALID_ATTRIBUTE_SYNTAX

CAUSE
=====

The value of the Expansion Server field is invalid. In the Exchange Server
Administrator program, the Expansion Server field is blank, instead of
containing "Any Server In Site" or a valid server name.

WORKAROUND
==========

Change the setting for the Expansion Server to either "Any Server In Site" or
one of the servers listed.

You should now be able to modify the Owner field.

======================================================================
Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

=============================================================================