Server app doesn't allow creating users without logging in with keychain

Originator:futuretap
Number:rdar://47111380 Date Originated:08-Jan-2019 12:04 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:macOS + SDK Product Version:5.7.1
Classification:Other Bug Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
When I administer a Mojave server and login with the option "Remember this password in keychain" disabled, creating a user with "Local Network Directory" fails.

Steps to Reproduce:
Administer a macOS Mojave server with Open Directory using the Server app.
In the Server app, log in with the option "Remember this password in keychain" disabled.
In the "Users" panel, click "+" to create a new user
In the form, select "Local Network Directory" and fill the rest of the form.
Click "Create"

Expected Results:
The account should be created

Actual Results:
The Server app displays this error:

"Operation was denied because the current credentials do not have the appropriate privileges."

Version:
5.7.1

Notes:
When I enable "Remember this password in keychain" at login, creating a user with network home directory succeeds.

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