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DNS_ERROR_DP_DOES_NOT_EXIST
The requested DNS application directory partition is unknown
Windows DNS uses Active Directory application directory partitions to control where directory-integrated zones replicate. MS-DNSP maintains an Application Directory Partition Table and defines structures for enumerating partitions, enlistment, and moving zones between partitions. A zone operation that names a nonexistent partition cannot select a valid directory storage location.
Enumerate the available DNS directory partitions and compare the exact FQDN supplied by the client. Distinguish a truly absent partition from a local server that has stale partition information or is not enlisted. If the partition was recently created or deleted, verify directory replication and the Domain Naming Master path before retrying a DNS zone move or create operation.
What to inspect
- List DNS application directory partitions known to the target server.
- Compare the requested partition FQDN with the DNS domain and forest application partitions.
- Check recent partition lifecycle and AD replication before creating a similarly named replacement.
References
- MS-DNSP: zone and application directory partition management structures
- MS-DNSP: DNS Server management operations
- MS-DNSP: DNS Server initialization and zone loading
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