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Command line add to Source control of a directory with files in a dynamic view returns Error

Troubleshooting


Problem

This technote explains why the error, Error: Can't create directory element because "" already exists, occurs when trying to create a new directory element from the command line in an IBM® Rational® ClearCase® VOB.

Symptom


Attempts to create a new directory element in a VOB from the command line interface (CLI) results in the error:


cleartool> mkelem -eltype directory dir1
cleartool: Error: Can't create directory element because "dir1" already exists.

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

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