-635 FFFFFD85 REMOTE FAILURE
Source
eDirectory
Explanation
An unexpected error occurred on the target server.
Warning: Applying all solutions mentioned in this topic could make the problem worse if the actual cause of the problem is not known. Before following a course of action, make sure that you understand the cause of the error and the consequences for the actions suggested.
Possible Cause
Continuous occurrences of this error indicate the requester is using an invalid or unsupported request format. Packet corruption has occurred.
Action
Make sure that any LAN/WAN equipment, cards, and drivers that exist between the source and target server are functioning properly.
On every server in the replica list, run DSREPAIR with the option to Verify Remote Server IDs set.
Possible Cause
Continuous occurrences of this error can also indicate that a program fault occurred in the application used to issue the eDirectory request.
Action
Contact the developer of the application.
Possible Cause
The target server sent an invalid reply.
Action
Make sure there is a master replica of each partition.
Possible Cause
This error can also be a result of one or more of the following errors occurring.
-649 FFFFFD77 INSUFFICIENT BUFFER
-641 FFFFFD7F INVALID REQUEST
-708 FFFFFD3C INVALID RESPONSE
Action
For information to resolve each error, see the information provided for each error.
Possible Cause
The target server does not have the correct information about the source server. Not having the correct information is often caused by a problem with local to remote ID numbers or the Server object.
Action
If you suspect that the target server does not have the correct information, do the following:
Possible Cause
The source server is unable to contact another server needed to complete the operation. This could occur because a link or server is down.
For example, if you do a Receive Updates in DSREPAIR and the server with the master replica is down, this error will be returned.
Action
If you suspect that the source server is unable to contact another server needed to complete the operation, do the following:
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