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You cannot change SMTP addresses for distribution groups by using EAC in an Exchange Server 2013 environment

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Symptoms

When you try to add or remove SMTP addresses for distribution groups by using Exchange Admin Center (EAC) in a Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 environment, you receive the following error message:
Conversion from Microsoft.Exchange.Management.ControlPanel.EmailAddressItem to Microsoft.Exchange.Data.ProxyAddress has not been implemented.

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Cause

This issue occurs because Windows PowerShell cannot identify the EmailAddressItem type.

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Resolution

To resolve this issue, install the following cumulative update: 
2892464 Description of Cumulative Update 3 for Exchange Server 2013

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Workaround

To work around this issue, connect Windows PowerShell to the Exchange Online service, and then use the Set-DistributionGroup cmdlet to add or remove SMTP addresses.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More Information

For more information about how to use Windows PowerShell in Exchange Online, go to the following Microsoft website:
How to use Windows PowerShell in Exchange Online
For more information about the Set-DistributionGroup cmdlet, go to the following Microsoft website:
General information about the Set-DistributionGroup cmdlet

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Article Info
Article ID : 2902936
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 11/25/2013
Exists online : False
Views : 565