What does Windows error code 8240 (ERROR_DS_NO_SUCH_OBJECT) mean?

 
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ERROR_DS_NO_SUCH_OBJECT

ERROR_DS_NO_SUCH_OBJECT (0x00002030) is an Active Directory Domain Services LDAP result. The LDAP server could not find the object identified by the requested distinguished name.

What to check

  • Verify the complete distinguished name and confirm that the client is using the right domain controller and naming context.
  • Check whether the object was moved, renamed, deleted, or exists only in another domain or partition.
  • When using a Global Catalog, confirm whether the requested attribute or partition is available through that endpoint.

Useful command

Get-ADObject -Identity "<distinguishedName>"

Microsoft: Get-ADObject · Microsoft: AD DS LDAP operations · Microsoft: AD DS diagnostic logging


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