Cisco PTC User Guide, 2.1
Error Messages

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Error Messages

Provisioning Manager Error Messages

Server Errors

Client Errors

Topology Manager Error Messages


Error Messages


This appendix provides a list of error messages associated with Cisco PTC. The error messages are grouped by functionality. Error messages are provided for the following Cisco PTC components:

"Provisioning Manager Error Messages"

"Server Errors"

"Client Errors"

"Topology Manager Error Messages"

Provisioning Manager Error Messages

This section provides a list of error messages pertaining to the Provisioning Manager. The errors are divided into Server and Client related errors.

Server Errors

Table B-1 lists and describes the Server related Provisioning Manager errors.

Table B-1 Provisioning Manager Server Error Messages 

Error Type
Error Message
Description

PARAM_HANDLING_ERROR

   

ACT_EXCEPTION

   

APP_REPOSITORY_ERROR

   

GENERAL_EXCEPTION

   

SVCOBJ_ITERATOR_ERR

Service Object Iterator failed while performing scope get operation.
Error [message]

Service Object Iterator failed while performing a scope get operation.

SVCOBJ_ITERATOR_SCOPEGET_ERR

Service Object Iterator failed while performing scope get operation.
Error [message]

Service Object Iterator failed while performing a scope get operation.

INCOMPATIBLE_OBJECTS

The selected Objects have incompatible type or versions.

The selected Objects have incompatible types or versions.

UNSUPPORTED_FILTER_OBJ

The selected object cannot be used to list [object].

This occurs when you try to list some objects and you use a wrong scope to filter. For example, only a virtual gateway can be used for voice port listing. If you select a region or zone for doing voice port listing, it results in this error.

UNSUPPORTED_FEATURE

Feature [name] is not supported.

This occurs when you try to provision a feature on a device that is not supported.

XML_PARSER_ERROR

   

PARAM_FORMAT_ERROR

   

MIT_INCONSISTENCY

 

This occurs when you try to perform a provisioning task, and some of the objects involved in this task have been deleted in the Database. The main cause of this error is an inconsistent database. This can also happen when you try to view or modify an incomplete service object.

BROWSER_METHOD_NOTFOUND

 

This is caused by a problem in the code.

ITER_CALLBACK_ERROR

Error while invoking Iterator callback [message]

This occurs when the Server is not able to send the information to the Cisco PTC Client GUI.

PARAMETER_VALUE_ERROR

 

This occurs when an illegal parameter value is specified.

NO_ACTION_RESULT

Action returns no result.
Action Name = [foo]

This occurs when an action returns no result.

NO_VIEW_MODIFY_ON_INCOMPL ETE_OBJ

Cannot view/modify an incomplete object. Reason = [message]

This occurs when you try to view or modify an incomplete Service Object, such as an incomplete RLM signal path or an incomplete SS7 voice port.

GET_PARAMDEF_OPTIONS_ACTIO N_FAILED

Failed in getting options for parameter values.
Action = [foo]
Error = [message]

 

NO_ACTION_EXCEPTION_RESULT

Action returns no error.

 

NETWORK_CONFIGURATION_ERROR

Includes the reason for this error.

This occurs due to multiple reasons, such as:

trying to add an SS7 voice port on a gateway that does not have any complete RLM signal paths configured

trying to delete an RLM signal path which is currently being used by an NFAS group.

ALREADY_USED

The selected [object] has already been used.

This occurs when the selected object has already been used.

ALREADY_EXISTS

The selected [object] already exists.

This occurs when the selected object already exists.

NO_SUCH_OBJECT

[object] does not exist or has been deleted.

This occurs when you try to delete an object that has just been deleted by another user, and this change is not reflected in the Provisioning Management window.

SVC_OBJ_DELETION_ERROR

Cannot Delete the Entity.
Reason = [foo]

This occurs when a selected service object cannot be deleted.

AUTHENTICATION_FAILURE

Authentication failed!!!
Reason: [foo]

This occurs when you launch the Provisioning Manager from the Launch Pad window and an authentication error occurred. This error means a Security process might have failed and needs more debugging.

AUTHORIZATION_FAILURE

Unauthorized operation!!!
Reason = [foo]

This occurs when an unauthorized user tries to perform a Provisioning operation.

INCORRECT_SC_SELECTION

The selected Virtual Gateway: [foo] is already using the SC: [foo]. Cannot use the new SC: [foo] for this operation

This occurs when you try to add an RLM signal path on a gateway that already has complete RLM signal paths configured on one SC, and you select a different one for this operation.

SC_NOT_SELECTED

The selected Virtual Gateway: [foo] is not using any SC. Please Select an SC from the Combo Box.

This occurs when you try to add an RLM signal path on a gateway that has no complete RLM signal paths configured.

DUPLICATE_DCHANNEL_ROLE

The D-Channel Role selected - [foo] is already used in this NFAS group. You can have only one primary or backup D channel per NFAS group.

This occurs when you try to add a D-Channel role to an NFAS group when one already exists.

RLM_ALREADY_USED

The RLM Group selected - [foo] is already used by the NFAS group - [foo]. Please select a different RLM group number.

This occurs when you try to add an RLM group that is already used by the NFAS group.

NFAS_INTERFACE_NUMBER_USED

The NFAS Interface number - [foo] is already used in the NFAS group - [foo]. Please enter a different NFAS Interface number.

This occurs when you try to add an NFAS Interface number that already exists in the NFAS group.

INVALID_VOICE_PORT_TYPE

The selected DS1 Line already has a [foo] voice port configured. Cannot have a CAS Voice Port and SS7 (or ISDN) voice port together on a DS1.

This occurs when you try to add a CAS voice port on a DS1 line.

DS1_COMPLETELY_USED

The selected DS1 Line has no DS0s (time slots) available. Please Select a different DS1 Line.

This occurs when you select a DS1 line that has no DS0s (time slots) available.

HSRP_GROUP_EXISTS

An HSRP with group number [foo] and virtual IP Address [foo] exists. Please select a different value.

This occurs when you try to add an HSRP group that already exists.

OBJECT_EXISTS

The [foo] object exists, ADD not allowed. Please either modify the existing object or delete it and create a new one.

This occurs for Service Objects which can be only one per device, for example SNMP, the user will get this error, if the SNMP already exists on the device and tries to Add SNMP on the same device.

RESYNC_IN_PROGRESS

ReSync is in progress in the Region [foo]. Please continue after ReSync is completed.

This occurs when you try to provision a device when a Resync operation is being performed in this region.

DEVICE_NOT_REACHABLE

The device with Id [foo] is not discovered.

 

NO_GATEWAYS

There are no Gateways in this [foo]. Please select a different node in the tree.

This occurs when you try to list something in a zone or region that has no gateways.

VERSION_NOT_SUPPORTED

This version [foo] of the device not supported for this feature.

This occurs for the device versions that are not supported.

NO_INTERFACE_EXISTS

Selected interface [interface- name] does not exists for [device-name]

This message appears in the additional info of a bulk provisioning job if the selected interface does not exist for a device.

ACT_CREATE_OBJECT_FAILED

Failed to create object [Object- name] on ACT object repository.

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to create an object in the repository.

ACT_DELETE_OBJECT_FAILED

Failed to delete object [Object- name] on ACT object repository.

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to delete an object in the repository.

ACT_GET_ATTRIBUTES_FAILED

Failed to get attributes of object [Object-name] from ACT object repository.

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to get the specified attributes from an object in the repository.

ACT_SET_ATTRIBUTES_FAILED

Failed to set attributes of object [Object-name] on ACT object repository.

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to set specified attributes on an object in the repository.

MCG_INVOKE_EXCEPTION

MCG invoke exception caught in: [method] - [error msg]

This occurs when the EMSBS gets an exception while invoking an operation on the MCG.

NO_INPUT_XML

No input XML sent for the action [foo] for [foo].

This error occurs when:

the EMSBS receives empty input

the EMSBS fails to decode the input XML.

OPERATION_FAILED_ON_VSC

The operation failed on the VSC -- \n [vsc-name].

This error occurs when the Provisioning operation failed on a SC2200/VSC3000.

GET_NASPATH_STATUS_FAILED

Failed to GET destState of NASPATH - [naspath name].

This error message appears when a failed attempt to get the specified NAS path status occurs.

SET_NASPATH_STATUS_FAILED

Failed to SET destState of NASPATH - [naspath name].

This error message appears when a failed attempt to set the specified NAS Path status occurs.

SC2200_NOT_REACHABLE

SC2200 is not reachable - [sc2200 name].

This error message appears when the required SC2200 is not reachable.

OPERATION_FAILED_ON_IOSNE

The operation failed on [device name]. \nLine number - [line number], Error message - [msg], \nCLI commands: \n[cli commands].

This error occurs when an operation fails on a Cisco IOS device. The error message also shows the line number and the complete CLI commands.

FAILED_TO_SEND_EVENT

Failed to send TIBCO event to
- [foo].

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to send a TIBCO event to the Cisco IOS device because it failed to connect to the TIBCO daemon.

EVENT_TIMED_OUT

Failed to receive TIBCO event from [foo] in [foo] seconds.

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to receive a response from the Cisco IOS device. Possible reasons are:

TIBCO connectivity between Cisco PTC and the Cisco IE2100 is not set up properly.

The device may not be configured with proper CNS pre-configuration.

The IMGW devices may not be registered with the IMGW in the Cisco IE2100.

MCG_INVOKE_TIMEOUT_EXCEPTION

MGC invoke timed out exception caught in: [foo].

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to receive a provisioning confirmation event from the MCG within the specified time out value.

CONSUMER_EXCEPTION

Consumer exception caught in: [foo], errorId [id].

This error occurs when the EMSBS fails to connect to create a CORBA consumer.

CONSUMER_EXCEPTION_SYSEX

Consumer exception caught in: [foo] -- [foo].

This error occurs when the EMSBS receives a CORBA system exception while receiving CORBA notifications through a CORBA consumer.

JAVA_EXCEPTION

Got a java Exception in [foo] --
\n [foo].

This error message is shown when a JAVA exception is caught while processing a request.

OBJACCESS_NOT_RUNNING

Error: [action name] action failed. \n Reason: the MCG objectAccess server on the machine [host name] is not running or CEMF may be down.

This error occurs when the Object Access Server or CEMF is not running on a CMNM machine.

GENERAL_ERROR

General error occurred while performing action on [device name].

This error message appears when the cause of an error is not known.


Client Errors

Table B-2 lists and describes the Client related Provisioning Manager errors.

Table B-2 Provisioning Manager Client Error Messages 

Error Type
Error Message

PARAMETER_VALUE_ERROR

Parameter: [name]
Value: [value]
Error = [message]

PARAMETER_VALUE_OUT_OF_RANGE

Parameter: [name]
Value [value] is out of Range.
Valid Ranges: [range]

NO_PARAMETER_VALUE_SELECTED

Parameter: [name]
No value has been selected.

UNSUPPORTED_PARAMETER_TYPE

Parameter: [name]
Type: [type]

MANDATORY_PARAMETER

Parameter: [name]
Value is required.

STRING_LENGTH_OUT_OF_RANGE

Parameter: [name]
String length is out of range.
Min [value], Max [value]

CONNECT_FAILURE

Failed to connect to CmGui Server in [host].
Error = [message]


Topology Manager Error Messages

Table B-3 provides a list of error messages pertaining to the Topology Manager.

Table B-3 Topology Manager Error Messages 

Error Message
Description

Device Name (xyz) contains invalid
character: _. xyz is a device name

The device name can not contain the "_" character.

Please fill in the following fields:
Device Name, Device IP Address, Login Password and Enabled Password

You must fill in all fields before selecting the Find IE2100 button.

Please fill in all fields.

You must fill in all fields before selecting the More button.

Invalid Name range: (n) to (m). n and m are numbers.

The m value must be larger than the n value.

Severity: Error
Unable to perform the Find IE2100 operation.

1). Telnet connection timed out, please check Login and enable password or maybe AAA is configured on the device.

2). Device (xyz) does not have cns agent configuration.

3). Device (xyz) is a canned device, CNS agent is not configured on it.

4). Device (xyz) is unreachable.

5). Other.


1). The supplied userid and password for this device are wrong; supply/check the correct userid/password (AAA may be enabled on this device);

2). Only CNS configured devices can be found.


3). Cannot perform this operation on a canned device.


4). Either this device does not exist or it is dead.

Cannot add Region (xyz). It already exists. xyz is region name

You must enter a unique name for the region.

Cannot add Region (xyz). Invalid region name. Region name cannot have space(s). xyz is region name

Region name cannot have a space character.

Cannot add CMNM (xyz). It already exists. xyz is cmnm name.

You must enter a unique name for the CMNM.

Cannot add IE2100 (xyz). It already exists. xyz is ie2100 name.

You must enter a unique name for the Cisco IE2100.

Severity: Error
Unable to perform Add (xyz) operation. xyz is the device name.

1). Device Not Reachable.
Verify for proper Local/AAA login info and Delete & Add this Device again.

2). Device Added. For CNS IOS device: Perform manual CNS configuration.
For non-CNS IOS device: Check for proper IE2100 version as this configuration is not supported

3). Internal Error. Discovery operation failed

4). Could not bind to SM.

5). Other



1).The userid and password supplied while adding this device are wrong; supply the correct userid/password (AAA may be enable in this device); even though the device is not reachable, it is added to Cisco PTC and marked as not reachable; you must delete it and then add it with the correct UID and password.

2).This can happen if there's:

IE2100 version 1.1(old version) with a CNS supported IOS device. In this case, Cisco PTC cannot configure CNS on the IOS device.

IE2100 version 1.1(old version) with a non-CNS IOS device (for example, 12.2(7c)). This configuration is not supported.

3). Rare error. Reason will be known after going through server logs.

4). The initial binding of the Topology Server to the SM fails. Contact your administrator for further details. Administrator, please check the log file; you may need to do a Cisco PTC Cold Start.

Severity: Error

Unable to perform Add (xyz) operation. xyz is region/cmnm/ie2100.

1). Internal Error. Discovery operation failed

2). Could not bind to SM.

3). Other


1). Rare error. Reason will be known after going through server logs.

2). The initial binding of the Topology Server to the SM fails. Contact your administrator for further details. Administrator, check the log file; you may need to do a Cisco PTC Cold Start.

Login and Confirm Login passwords do not match.

These two passwords must be identical.

Enabled and Confirm Enabled passwords do not match.

These two passwords must be identical.

Severity: Error
Unable to perform Launch (xyz) operation. xyz is application name.

1). Application Launch Timed out.

2).Other



1). The hostname/userid/password of this application supplied while launching is wrong; supply/check the correct hostname/userid/password. Another possible problem is the software is not installed on the host.

Register for - (xyz) - You do not have permission to perform this operation. xyz is device name

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

Change password for - (xyz) - You do not have permission to perform this operation. xyz is region/device name

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for regions/devices under your region.

(Add Region) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators have permission to perform this operation.

(Add CMNM) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators have permission to perform this operation.

(Add Device) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

Delete (xyz) You do not have permission to perform this operation. xyz is region/device name

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

Unsoak (xyz) You do not have permission to perform this operation. xyz is region

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

Unsoak (xyz) NO DEVICES TO BE UNSOAKED. xyz is region

Region (xyz) does not have any soaking devices.

(Show Running Configuration File) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Show Uploaded Configuration File) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Show Inconsistency Report) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Show Unsupported Commands Report) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Show Unreachable Device Report) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Show Soaking Devices) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Show Difference Between Running and Uploaded Configuration File) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Show Edge Properties) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Resync xyz) You do not have permission to perform this operation. xyz is region

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

(Resync Topology) You do not have permission to perform this operation.

Only System Administrators have permission to perform this operation.

Severity: Error
Unable to perform Search operation.

 

Delete JobId (xyz) You do not have permission to perform this operation. xyz is region/device name

Only System Administrators or Region Network Operators have permission to perform this operation. If you are a Region Network Operator, you can only perform this operation for devices within your region.

Voice Routing Center did not add device in its database

Caused by either:

The device already exists in VRC database

VRC is down.

Voice Routing Center is down

Check if VRC is running with the gdpm_status.sh command.

Error while updating device in Seed File

The add/delete/modify operation failed because it is not able to update the Seed File. You can retry the same operation. Check to see if the Seed File has write permission.

No worker threads available

No Discovery worker threads are available to handle the request (possibly lots of pending jobs).

Invalid request

Very rare case; happens if some of the required fields are missing.

Region error

When an add device request is sent and the corresponding region is incorrect or does not exist.

SM request failed

A general and rare error; indicates some internal error with the Discovery module.

Region not found

When the region device does not exist.

IE2100 not found

When the Cisco IE2100 device does not exist.

Add failed

Add fails due to some internal SM error.

Delete failed

Delete fails due to some internal SM error.

Initial discovery not yet done

An operation is tried while the Discovery Server is busy discovering the network.

Max requests limit reached

Maximum SM requests already submitted; wait for some jobs to complete.

Sync of network already in progress

A synchronization of the network is already in progress. When a network synchronization is in progress, other operations cannot be performed.

Device already exists

You are trying to add a device that already exists. You have provided an IP address/device name that already exists in the system.

GK has zone or HSRP configuration

Deletion of a gatekeeper fails if the gatekeeper has an HSRP or zone configuration.

Upload of configuration file failed

The Discovery Server failed to upload the running configuration file of a device.

Device version upload failed

You tried to add a device but the device version upload failed. The reason may be the http server on the device is down or a communication problem occurred between the device and the Cisco IE2100.

Phase one parsing failed

The parsing of the uploaded running configuration file fails due to an N-Agent problem.

Add/Delete in progress for this region

A device Add/Delete operation is in progress and is not complete. You must wait until the operation is complete and then redo the intended operation.

Resync of region in progress

The resynchronization of a particular region is in progress when you tried to perform an operation on that region. You must wait until the resynchronization of the region is complete.

Could not delete a GK

Could not delete the gatekeeper because either:

it has an HSRP or zone configuration on it

VRC was down or an internal error occurred.

Could not delete a DGK

Could not delete the directory gatekeeper because either:

It has an HSRP or zone configuration on it

VRC was down or an internal error occurred.

Failed to add in MIT

Rare error. The ACT server has died, or a badly formed FDN.

Failed to add new thread

Failed to add a new thread dedicated for a region when a new region is created.

Internal error. Contact ptc-support@cisco.com

Rare error. Reason will be known after going through server logs.

Device not found

The device to be deleted is not found by the Discovery Server.

DGK has zone or HSRP configuration

Deletion of the directory gatekeeper fails when the directory gatekeeper has an HSRP or zone configuration on it.

Cannot delete region which has child nodes/zone under it. Please delete all child nodes/zones and then try this operation.

You are trying to delete a region that contains children. You can only delete an empty region. You must first delete the children nodes/elements and then you can delete the region.

Region has IE2100. First delete all the IE2100s and try this operation

You are trying to delete a region that has Cisco IE2100s in it. You must first delete the Cisco IE2100s before you can delete the region.

Region already exists

You are trying to add a region with a name that already exists. You must provide a unique name or delete the existing region and then add it.

IE2100 managing some devices, first delete those devices.

You are trying to delete a Cisco IE2100 that contains some devices. You must first delete the devices before you can delete the Cisco IE2100.

Could not delete device as provisioning is in progress

The device you are trying to delete is currently being used for a Provisioning operation. You must wait until the Provisioning operation is complete before you can delete the device.

Could not resync region as some device in this region is undergoing provisioning.

You are trying to resync a region while a Provisioning operation is in progress for one or more devices in that region. You must wait for the Provisioning operation to complete before starting a Resync operation. The Provisioning operations can be found in the Provisioning Management window's Job pane.

Voice Routing Center error. Please check its logs for more information

Cisco VRC failed to send an ACK for an event in the stipulated time.

Operation rejected by Voice Routing Center

An initiated operation was not accepted by the Cisco VRC application that is integrated with Cisco PTC. The operation will only partially complete.

Voice Routing Center is down

When Cisco PTC is used in Integrated mode with Cisco VRC and the Cisco VRC is down, it is impossible for Cisco VRC to respond to
Cisco PTC events.

Update of topology is in progress because of an event from Voice Routing Center.

The PTC Topology Manager is responding to a Cisco VRC event. You can only initiate the operation after the update is complete.

Gateway has RLMs configured. Please delete all RLMs and then try this operation.

You are trying to delete a gateway that has RLMs configured on it. You are not allowed to delete a gateway that has RLMs. You must first delete the RLMs (this can be done from the Provisioning Manager), and then you can delete the gateway.

Could not bind to SM

The initial binding of the Topology Server to the SM fails. Contact the administrator for further details. Administrator, check the log file; it is possible you will have to perform a Cold Start.

Voice Routing Center sync in progress

SM is not able to handle add/delete requests as Cisco VRC is being synced with Cisco PTC information.

Internal error. Discovery operation failed

Rare error. Reason will be known after going through server logs.

Voice Routing Center provisioning in progress

An add/delete operation failed because Cisco VRC was performing a design commit.

Could Not Login User (xyz)

You are trying to login using a wrong user name or the CNS Security Server is not properly configured. Try logging in with the proper username/password and make sure the CNS Security Server is running.

Device: xyz is a canned device. xyz is device IP address

Some operations, such as Show Running Configuration, Differences Between Running Configurations, and Show Uploaded Configurations are not possible for canned devices.

Telnet connection timed out, please check Login

The device either does not exist or is not alive.

USER NOT FOUND, PLEASE LOGIN AGAIN

You are trying to login to the Cisco PTC system with a username that is not configured in LDAP. Try using a correct user name/password.