The attribute syntax specified to the directory service is invalid

We saw the following error in provisioning a transaction for AD application after refresh task runs. i didn’t see any error logs in IQ services do i need to make any configuration to see the logs.

Error(s) reported back from the IQService - Failed to update attributes for identity CN=“TEST”, ou=test,DC=com. The attribute syntax specified to the directory service is invalid.

hi @sureshbomm

Error meaning: The attribute syntax specified to the directory service is invalid it is coming from Active Directory and indicates that IIQ is trying to update an attribute with:

  • An invalid value format

  • An incorrect data type

  • Or a value not allowed by the AD schema

    I would check below:

    1. Check the Provisioning Plan for that transaction
    2. Identify which attribute update failed
    3. Validate the value against AD schema requirements

:white_check_mark: In short: this is a data/mapping issue, not missing IQService logging.

Provisioning plan

I didn’t see any error attribute in the plan

Hi @sureshbomm ,

If possible, could you share provisioning plan and schema details by hiding sensitive data

hi @sureshbomm Could you please share the plan?

WADR, when did the Developer Forum become a place to ask the most basic questions about IIQ / ISC and AD provisioning? The error message is self-explanatory.

Hello @sureshbomm,

Quick question — are these attributes being updated through attribute synchronization, or is this coming from a provisioning request (like LCM or a rule)?

This helps narrow down where the issue is coming from, since both can trigger updates.

Also, you can get more details from:
Global Settings → Administrator Console → Provisioning

Search for the failed user there — it will show which exact attribute is failing and the value being sent. That will help identify if it’s a format or data issue.

Thanks!

Hi @sureshbomm are you still facing the issue?