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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

5003

ERROR_DEPENDENCY_ALREADY_EXISTS

Alternative forms: 0x0000138B · 0x138B · ERROR_DEPENDENCY_ALREADY_EXISTS · 0x8007138B

What does this code mean?

Code 5003 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

The cluster resource cannot be made dependent on the specified resource because it is already dependent.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

First check that the document's product, version, and environment match your situation.

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System Error Codes (4000-5999) (WinError.h) ↗

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