Support-Tip: (AADCONNECT): Object reference not set to an instance of an object when adding a new sync rule

PRODUCTS INVOLVED

• Azure AD Connect 1.1.561.0
  • Sync Rule Editor

PROBLEM SCENARIO DESCRIPTION

• In AADConnect Sync Rule editor when attempting to add a new Sync Rule, you may receive the error message "Object reference not set to an instance of an object".

ERROR MESSAGE

• Object reference not set to an instance of an object

CAUSE

• This is a known issue with no value in the Tag field on the Description tab

RESOLUTION

• Add a value to the Tag field on the Description properties tab
• Or you could upgrade to the latest build of Azure AD Connect, which is currently 1.1.614.0
• Download Azure AD Connect: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47594
• Azure AD Connect Version History: /en-us/azure/active-directory/connect/active-directory-aadconnect-version-history

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / RESOURCES

• Microsoft FIM/MIM Team Support Blog: http://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/iamsupport
• Azure AD Connect Blogs on our Team site: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/iamsupport/tag/aadconnect/