[DBWG] why can't i change role object?

[Yogesh Chadee]

Good morning Mr. Habicht.

I wish to understand your expectations on this matter. I am thinking you 
want effect this type of change:

"nic-hdl X had role A, now nic-hdl X has role B."

Am I correct in my assumption?


Regards,

Yogesh


On 10/05/2024 15:51, Frank Habicht wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I hope/trust that's not a question for "Support"...
>
> I tried to update/modify a role object, and got this (sorry for the 
> line breaks):
>
>
> ***Error:   Person/Role name cannot be changed automatically. Please 
> create
>             another Person/Role object and modify any references to 
> the old
>             object, then delete the old object
>
>
>
> I can't see a reason why updates to role projects should not be allowed.
> I even think that's the main purpose....
>
> So, am I missing something?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Frank
> <no hats>
>
>
> PS: AfriNIC staff:
> I got "Internal software error" when i wanted to delete
> SNHT55555-AFRINIC
> less than 1 minute after creating it
>
> wanted to delete it with the line
> delete:         remove
> added
>
> according to
> delete: <comment>
> under section "2.2.4 Deleting an object"
> in
> https://afrinic.net/press/197-database-afrinic-database-reference-manual-
>
> deleting without the comment worked.
>
> Can that section in that manual be reviewed?
> If google sent me to an outdated document, can we remove it?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Frank
>
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