What does Windows error code 8542 (ERROR_DS_DRA_SCHEMA_INFO_SHIP) mean?

 
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ERROR_DS_DRA_SCHEMA_INFO_SHIP

ERROR_DS_DRA_SCHEMA_INFO_SHIP (8542) is an Active Directory replication error. The replication request could not carry the schema information it required. This is closely related to schema-partition health and should be investigated before application or object-level changes.

What to check

  • Verify replication of the Schema and Configuration naming contexts between the same partners.
  • Confirm the Schema Master role holder is reachable and not reporting schema or Directory Service errors.
  • Check for a recent interrupted schema extension or promoted domain controller with incomplete schema replication.

Useful command

repadmin /showrepl <DestinationDC> /all /verbose

Microsoft: Troubleshoot AD replication error 8418 · Microsoft: FSMO roles in Active Directory · Microsoft: Repadmin /showrepl


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