Windows Server Active Directory Can’t Move User, “Windows cannot move object because: access is denied”

If you can’t move a user from one Organizational Unit (OU) to another because Windows responds with Windows cannot move object XXXX because: access is denied…

The Protect object from accidental deletion option is probably enabled.

Right click the PARENT OU which contains the object and select View > Advanced Feature
Open the OU
Right click the object and select Properties
Click the Object tab (upper right)
Uncheck the Protect object from accidental deletion

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