Import Convert Export (ICE) does not import any data from an LDIF file

(Last modified: 02May2005)

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fact

Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 for All platforms

Novell Import Convert Export (ICE) Utility

symptom

Import Convert Export (ICE) does not import any data from an LDIF file

Error: Object Class 'XXX' does not exist in the schema.

Error: Attribute 'XXX' is not allowed.

Error: Record: 1, Schema Validation failed, skipping dn: XXX

cause

ICE cannot retrieve the schema from eDirectory

fix

Turn on the "Return operational attributes option when all user attributes are requested" tick on the LDAP Server object

note

A log from ICE when the problem appears:

Novell Import Convert Export utility for Novell eDirectory
version: 10552.37
Copyright 2000 Novell, Inc.  All rights reserved.  Patent Pending.
Source Handler: ICE LDIF handler for Novell eDirectory (version: 10552.37 )
Destination Handler: ICE LDAP handler for Novell eDirectory (version: 10552.37 )
ICE log file: ice.log
Start time: Tue Mar 22 16:48:34 2005

Press control-C to exit
Operation in progress ...

Warning: No version specified for LDIF file. Using version 1
Object Class 'XXX' does not exist in the schema.
Attribute 'XXX' is not allowed.
Record: 1, Schema Validation failed, skipping dn: XXX

Currently iManager does not show the box selected even after you have previously selected it. You can confirm this has been selected through ConsoleOne or by simply selecting it again and clicking on apply.

document

Document Title: Import Convert Export (ICE) does not import any data from an LDIF file
Document ID: 10097498
Solution ID: NOVL101915
Creation Date: 27Apr2005
Modified Date: 02May2005
Novell Product Class:Novell Directory Services

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