Exchange database copy error

I have just deleted and recreated a database on exchange 2016. When I try to add a database copy to the second server in my DAG I get the error network path not found. Please help
Barry FieldsIT managerAsked:
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Hayes JupeIT DirectorCommented:
Hi,
     When you delete a database, the database files (edb etc) are not deleted, this has to be done manually.
So if you have recreated the database with exactly the same name - this is what I would check first.

Other than that - could you provide more detail on the exact steps your executing and the associated error. (and associated errors from the event log at the same time)
Daryl GawnSystem AdministratorCommented:
check the location of the logs  and the database eg E:\Database\DatabaseName\DB.edb and E:\Database\translogs\ on the original server and see if the same path exsists on the server you are trying to create the database copy on
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
I am getting the following error;

The network path was not found.
    + CategoryInfo          : NotSpecified: (:) [Add-MailboxDatabaseCopy], IOException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : [Server=XXXXXXXX,RequestId=f7b56b74-a21b-48cf-90ea-667207ed287b,TimeStamp=11/20/2018 8
   :01:52 PM] [FailureCategory=Cmdlet-IOException] B5CA032F,Microsoft.Exchange.Management.SystemConfigurationTasks.Ad
  dMailboxDatabaseCopy
    + PSComputerName        : xxxxx.xxxx.com
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Hayes JupeIT DirectorCommented:
ok, first port of call is to check both my comment and what daryl has said - both of which may be the issue.

The event logs may also have more detailed information.
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
Sorry, the database paths are the same on both servers as is the path for log files. The log files were deleted from the original database.
event-id-1006.rtf
event-id-4113.rtf
Hayes JupeIT DirectorCommented:
log files and the database?

those attachments don't appear to be in a readable format sorry mate.
AmitIT ArchitectCommented:
Wait for sometime and then try to add copy again. Check remote registry service running on destination server.
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
OK Amit
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
I waited overnight restarted the remote registry service and I am still getting the same error
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
AmitIT ArchitectCommented:
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
i am seeing an additional error when i go into the ecp and try to make any change with regards to the DAG
dag-error.docx
SysToolsData Expert - Recovery,Backup,MigrationCommented:
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
I already restarted the remote registry service on both servers in my DAG, problem still existed. I called Microsoft tech support and they solved this issue. I will post what was done once i get their report
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
This problem was resolved by Microsoft tech support

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AmitIT ArchitectCommented:
pls share the solution, so others can be also benefited. thanks
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
Guys , MS has yet to give me the writeup, this is really my fault for not forcing the issue before close of the ticket. I may not get the actual solution in detail, from them. I do know that the DAG was disabled in the process, that's about it. Amit you were very helpful, as usual.
Barry FieldsIT managerAuthor Commented:
OK the short story on this issue was that the database copy was added  with the  database copy with Configuration Only switch
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