Microsoft KB Archive/218089

= Cannot Create Groups over 20 Characters =

Article ID: 218089

Article Last Modified on 4/2/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft BackOffice Server 4.5

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This article was previously published under Q218089



SYMPTOMS
When you enter a group name using the Manage Users and Groups taskpad under the BackOffice Server Manager console, a group cannot be created with more than 20 characters. However, User Manager for Domains allows the creation of group names in excess of 20 characters.



CAUSE
In User Manager, a local group can have a name longer than 20 characters, but a global group is limited to 20 characters. The Add a Group Wizard asks for a group name first, so it does not yet know what kind of group is being created.



RESOLUTION
To create a group of more than 20 characters, use User Manager for Domains.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

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