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ERROR_POLICY_OBJECT_NOT_FOUND
The policy object does not exist.
ERROR_POLICY_OBJECT_NOT_FOUND is Win32 error 8219 (0x0000201B) in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
What to verify
Verify whether the referenced policy identifier resolves to a live object in the expected naming context. Check policy GUID and DN, search base and contacted DC, and tombstone or deletion metadata.
Likely causes
- the policy was deleted.
- the identifier or distinguished name is stale.
- replication has not delivered the object.
- the caller searches the wrong domain or partition.
Troubleshooting steps
- Collect policy GUID and DN.
- Record search base and contacted DC.
Handling, retry, and recovery
Refresh the policy reference, wait for or repair replication when appropriate, or recreate the policy through the owning management system rather than fabricating a directory object.
Related errors
ERROR_DS_NO_RESULTS_RETURNED is a generic empty query; this code specifically identifies a missing policy object
Example
A service stores a policy GUID that was deleted and recreated with a new identity. Refreshing the assignment to the new policy resolves the lookup.
References
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