Windows error 8247 (ERROR_DS_NAMING

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Description: The requested LDAP add, move, or rename violates directory naming rules.

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ERROR_DS_NAMING_VIOLATION

ERROR_DS_NAMING_VIOLATION (0x00002037) is an Active Directory Domain Services LDAP result. The requested LDAP add, move, or rename violates directory naming rules.

What to check

Validate the requested RDN and parent DN against the object class and naming-context rules.
Check for prohibited special characters, duplicate names, or attempts to move objects across naming-context boundaries.
Review the target container and object class before renaming production objects.

Useful command

Get-ADObject -Identity "<distinguishedName>" -Properties Name,DistinguishedName,objectClass

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