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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

6721

ERROR_TRANSACTION_NOT_ROOT

Alternative forms: 0x00001A41 · 0x1A41 · ERROR_TRANSACTION_NOT_ROOT · 0x80071A41

What does this code mean?

Code 6721 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

The call to create a superior Enlistment on this Transaction object could not be completed, because the Transaction object specified for the enlistment is a subordinate branch of the Transaction. Only the root of the Transaction can be enlisted on as a superior.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

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System Error Codes (6000-8199) (WinError.h) ↗

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