Code Code 800401E4 - Invalid syntax

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Troubleshooting Code 800401E4 - Invalid syntax

Introduction to error Code 800401E4

This error code, 800401E4 occurs when you execute a VBScript.  You are probably using a WSH method to connect to LDAP.  A wild guess, you are using the command:  GetObject("LDAP//:xyz...)

The Symptoms you get

The script does not manipulate the Active Directory object as you had hoped, instead you get a Windows Script Host error message.  The probably scenario is that you are trying to 'Get' an LDAP object.

The Cause of Error 800401E4

Incorrect reference to the domain in an LDAP command.  Check the lines in your script which reference to Active Directory.  For example: LDAP://domain.

Variation: Table does not exist. Error 80040E37

The Solutions to Invalid Syntax

Check the Line: number in your script that references the  'LDAP:// Provider'.  If necessary, work back for previous LDAP occurrences.

Char 1: often lies! it just means that the whole line will not execute. In the case of runtime errors you can use this work around.  Add this line: On Error Resume Next

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Example of Script with a Code 800401E4 error

In my example, it's line 6 is where the problem lies.  Plainly, this syntax is gibberish.

Firstly, you need a colon as in LDAP://
Secondly the dc=cp,dc=com is o.k!
But Thirdly "&"/Administrators,group" is rubbish.

Set objGroup = GetObject("LDAP//dc=cp,dc=com"&"/Administrators,group")

Now your error will be different from mine, but I hope that you have picked up enough clues to solve your problem, if not contact me.

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Do you need extra help?

For interpreting the WSH messages check Diagnose 800 errors.

For general advice try my 7 Troubleshooting techniques

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