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ERROR_INVALID_DOMAIN_STATE
The domain object is in the wrong security-account state for this request
SAMR treats the domain as an object with its own attributes and state, separate from the server and individual principals. ERROR_INVALID_DOMAIN_STATE reports that the requested security operation is incompatible with the current domain state. It is therefore distinct from ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE and from ERROR_INVALID_DOMAIN_ROLE, where the operation is valid only for a specific role such as the primary domain controller.
Inspect domain maintenance, initialization or role-transition activity and record the exact domain handle/operation. If a multi-step management workflow changes domain state, verify that all steps are executed against the same domain authority. Re-resolving a user or changing credentials will not repair a domain-state precondition.
What to inspect
- Identify the domain-level operation rather than focusing on the user mentioned by the caller.
- Check recent domain lifecycle or maintenance transitions.
- Distinguish state mismatch from PDC-only role requirements and from domain-not-found errors.
References
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