Osx server installation

Hello,
I am trying to install OSX Server on my Mac Mini, and it gives me the following error message:
"Fehler beim Aktivieren der Software. Es wurde ein Problem mit dem Server erkannt. Laden Sie den Server erneut aus dem App Store"
in English it should be something like this
"Error when activating the Software. A Probelm has been identified wit the Server. Download the Server again from the App Store".
However downbloading it again and again only gives the same error message again.
Does anyone know why I am getting this error and what I can do?
Thank you for your help!

Hi
You will see the 99 folder on the Server. It will be in the folder designated for Home Folder creation and automounting. It gets created if there are no home folders.
Is this the only server on the network?
What happens if you create a new user and home folder, one whose log in name and password does not exist anywhere else and is also not the clients local admin account. On the client click other and log in with that account. On logout does this users home folder disappear off the server?
Tony

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