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ERROR_DS_SRC_GUID_MISMATCH
The source name resolves to different object identities
The object GUID is the stable directory identity used to distinguish an object from another object that later receives the same name. During a cross-domain move, source and destination processing must agree about which source object is being transferred. This error indicates that the GUID obtained by one side does not match the identity expected by the other, even if the visible distinguished name appears correct.
Search by both distinguished name and objectGUID on the source RID master and the selected target controller. Look for stale replicas, a delete-and-recreate operation, lingering objects, or automation that cached the DN before the object was replaced. Do not work around the failure by copying attributes into a newly created target account: that can lose password, SID, membership, and linked-attribute semantics that the coordinated move is designed to preserve.
What to inspect
- Compare objectGUID, objectSid, and distinguishedName on the participating DCs.
- Determine whether the source name was reused after deletion or recreation.
- Bring replication current before starting a new move attempt.
References
- MS-ADTS: cross-domain move processing
- Microsoft: identifying objects for Move-ADObject
- MS-ADTS: identity constraints for domain moves
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