What does Windows error code 8243 (ERROR_DS_IS_LEAF) mean?

 
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ERROR_DS_IS_LEAF

ERROR_DS_IS_LEAF (0x00002033) is an Active Directory Domain Services LDAP result. The requested operation requires a container, but the target object is a leaf object and cannot contain child objects.

What to check

  • Verify the target object class and whether it can contain the child object being created or moved.
  • Use the intended organizational unit or container as the parent DN.
  • Do not attempt to work around the error by changing system object classes.

Useful command

Get-ADObject -Identity "<parent-distinguishedName>" -Properties objectClass

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

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