Article ID: 173556 - Last Review: February 26, 2007 - Revision: 3.4

XADM: Move Mailbox Generates "A Client Operation Failed" Error Message

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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use MoveUser to move a mailbox from one Exchange Server 5.5 computer to another, you may receive the following error message:
A client operation failed.
When you attempt to use MoveUser to move a mailbox from one Exchange 2000 server to another, you may receive the following error message:
Error: Moving messages.
CN=User name,OU= ...
The MAPI call failed.
MAPI or an unspecified service provider.
ID no. 80004005-0000-00000000
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CAUSE

This error can result if the destination server has a store limit that is less then the required space needed to move the user's data.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Standard Edition
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