move resources to new subscription, getting error

Ashod Der Khatchadourian 0

unable to move resources to new subscription

I am Owner of all resources, yet I get same error

{"message":"The client '******@.com' with object id 'd1e74199-24ab-4b46-919e-e7b29f827e2c' does not have authorization to perform action 'Microsoft.Resources/subscriptions/resourceGroups/validateMoveResources/action' over scope '/subscriptions/a377a6bf-6091-412e-a73e-32299c8f63c8/resourceGroups/Alcero' or the scope is invalid. If access was recently granted, please refresh your credentials. (Code: AuthorizationFailed)","code":"AuthorizationFailed","status":403}

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 4,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-05T14:32:29.28+00:00
Hi @Ashod Der Khatchadourian ,

The error message you are encountering indicates that the client does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action required for moving resources. Even if you are the Owner of all resources, you need to ensure that you have the appropriate permissions at both the source and destination resource groups/subscription

Note: Access should be given to both Source/ target Subscription/Resource group

Check Permissions: Ensure that your account has the required permissions. You need at least the following permissions:

At the source resource group: Microsoft.Resources/subscriptions/resourceGroups/moveResources/action

At the destination resource group: Microsoft.Resources/subscriptions/resourceGroups/write

Refresh Credentials: If access was recently granted, try refreshing your credentials. Sometimes, it may take a moment for permissions to propagate.

Subscription Status: Verify that both the source and destination subscriptions are active and exist within the same Microsoft Entra tenant.

Resource Provider Registration: Ensure that the destination subscription is registered for the resource provider of the resources you are trying to move. You can check the registration status using Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell.

Check for Resource Locks or Policies Resource locks or Azure policies can block move operations. Go to the resource group or subscription and check for:

Locks: Under Settings > Locks, ensure there are no read-only or delete locks.

Policies: Under Settings > Policies, check if any policies are preventing the move.

Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance!

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Ashod Der Khatchadourian 0 Reputation points

2025-03-05T15:09:24.1333333+00:00

checked permissions, they are good now, but the bottom is greyed out, see image
Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 4,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-06T13:21:24.1766667+00:00

Hi @Ashod Der Khatchadourian ,

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 4,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-05T15:45:36.1066667+00:00

Hi @Ashod Der Khatchadourian ,

As far as I see its looks like Permission issue.

Consider checking below two points, and recheck the permission in source and target rg if this has Owner permissions or not

1.Azure resources can't be moved if a read-only lock exists on the source, destination resource group, or subscription.

2.The source and destination subscriptions must be active. If you have trouble enabling an account that's disabled

Before moving the resource, please review the prerequisites below. Ensure you follow the checklist to meet the required objectives

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/management/move-resource-group-and-subscription?tabs=azure-cli#checklist-before-moving-resources

Hope this helps! Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance!

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 4,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-07T15:30:12.75+00:00

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 4,230 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-10T03:16:39.14+00:00

Hi @Ashod Der Khatchadourian ,

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