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Oracle Linux: Useradd shows "configuration error - unknown item 'umask' (notify administrator)" (Doc ID 3002033.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 01, 2024

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.0 to Oracle Linux 9.3 [Release OL6 to OL9U3]
Linux x86-64

Symptoms

When running the useradd/userdel command as root, the message "configuration error - unknown item 'umask' (notify administrator)" is displayed. But the user is added.

Cause

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