OSPF/3/MISMATCH_HELPER_FAIL

Message

OSPF/3/MISMATCH_HELPER_FAIL:OSPF [process-id] can not enter helper mode, neighbor-ID mismatch with restarting neighbor [interface-name].

Description

The OSPF process cannot enter the helper mode because the neighbor ID saved on the local side did not match the neighbor ID contained in the grace LSA sent by the restarter.

Parameters

Parameter Name	Parameter Meaning
[process-id]	Indicates the ID of an OSPF process.
[interface-name]	Indicates the interface name.

Possible Causes

The OSPF process cannot enter the helper mode because the neighbor ID did not match the neighbor ID contained in the grace LSA sent by the restarter.

Procedure

This log message is informational only, and no action is required.