How to fix error error-ds-sensitive-group-violation in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Open ADUC (dsa.msc) and navigate to the 'Users' container. Locate the sensitive group (e.g., Domain Admins). Right-click and select 'Properties'. Check the 'Managed By' tab and 'Members' tab to see if changes are being attempted.
2. 2 If you're trying to add a member, ensure you have the correct permissions. Right-click the group, select 'Properties', go to 'Security' tab, and click 'Advanced'. Verify that your account has 'Full Control' or 'Modify' permissions. If not, you need to take ownership or get permissions from a higher admin.
3. 3 If you're trying to change group properties, use the 'AdminSDHolder' container. Open ADSI Edit (adsiedit.msc), connect to the domain, and navigate to 'CN=AdminSDHolder,CN=System,DC=domain,DC=com'. Right-click and select 'Properties'. Check the 'Security' tab to ensure the default permissions are intact.
4. 4 If permissions are messed up, run the 'SDProp' process. This can be done by restarting the 'Kerberos Key Distribution Center' service on a domain controller, or by using the 'Set-ADObject' cmdlet to reset the AdminSDHolder object's permissions.
5. 5 If you're using a script, ensure it doesn't try to modify protected groups directly. Instead, use the appropriate delegation of control wizard.
6. 6 After any changes, force replication with 'repadmin /syncall'.