ERROR_DS_PARENT_IS_AN_ALIAS - 8330 (0x208A)

Technical Meaning

The error code ERROR_DS_PARENT_IS_AN_ALIAS (8330, 0x208A) indicates that an operation attempted to create or modify a directory object where the parent is an alias. Aliases in Active Directory are leaf objects and cannot serve as parents for other objects.

Error Details

This error typically arises when attempting to perform operations such as adding a child object under an existing alias, which is not allowed due to the nature of aliases being terminal nodes in the directory structure.

Usage Context

The context in which this error occurs involves directory management within Active Directory. Specifically, it pertains to scenarios where a developer or administrator attempts to establish a parent-child relationship with an alias object, which is inherently invalid.

Developer Interpretation

Developers and administrators should interpret this error as indicating that the operation being attempted is not supported due to the nature of aliases in Active Directory. This error suggests that the intended operation requires a non-alias object as its parent.

Related Errors

• ERROR_DS_NO_PARENT_OBJECT (8329, 0x2085): Indicates that no parent object exists for the specified directory object.
• ERROR_DS_OBJECT_IS_GROUP (8341, 0x20A5): Suggests that an operation cannot be performed on a group object.

FAQ

Q: What does ERROR_DS_PARENT_IS_AN_ALIAS mean?

A: This error indicates that the parent of a directory object is an alias, which is not permitted. Aliases are leaf objects and cannot have child objects.

Q: How can I resolve this issue?

A: Ensure that the parent object for any new or modified directory object is not an alias. Use non-alias objects as parents to avoid this error.

Summary

The ERROR_DS_PARENT_IS_AN_ALIAS (8330, 0x208A) error code in Windows Active Directory indicates a violation of the directory structure rules where an attempt was made to create or modify a child object under an alias. Developers and administrators should ensure that all parent objects are valid non-alias objects when performing such operations.