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KB-0643: Zonegen returns error: Specified Cast is not valid

Centrify DirectControl ,  

12 April,16 at 11:27 AM

Problem:

When running Zonegen, it is unsuccessful and you see the message:
System.InvalidCastException: Specified cast is not valid


Cause:

This problem will occur if the inzone (the source Zone) contains a user that no longer exists in AD or contains an AD user of type “InetOrgPerson”.


Resolution:

Remove the above mentioned AD users from inzone and rerun Zonegen

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