Cannot Create Organizational Unit

[Michael]

I can't seem to create an organizational unit. The account I'm using is a
member of domain admins and enterprise admins. When I open Active Directory
Users and Computers, the option to create OUs is greyed out. The right-click
-> New -> context menu doesn't list OU as an option either.

Is there a configuration setting that allows for the creation of OUs or am I
missing something?

[unknown]

Where in the domain structure are you trying to create the OU? You can't
create an OU within one of the built-in Containers like "Users" or
"Computers", you need to create your first OU at the root of the domain
itself.
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Post by Michael
I can't seem to create an organizational unit. The account I'm using is a
member of domain admins and enterprise admins. When I open Active Directory
Users and Computers, the option to create OUs is greyed out. The right-click
-> New -> context menu doesn't list OU as an option either.
Is there a configuration setting that allows for the creation of OUs or am I
missing something?

[Michael]

You hit on the nail. I was trying to create a an OU under the built-in
containers.

It would be nice to categorize records within the container. It doesn't
seem as clean of a structure to create a OU in the root of the domain, but
I'll work with it.

Thanks for the help!

Post by unknown
Where in the domain structure are you trying to create the OU? You can't
create an OU within one of the built-in Containers like "Users" or
"Computers", you need to create your first OU at the root of the domain
itself.
--
*****************
Laura E. Hunter - MVP
Replies to Newsgroup only
All advice offered as-is, no warranties expressed or implied

Post by Michael
I can't seem to create an organizational unit. The account I'm using is a
member of domain admins and enterprise admins. When I open Active Directory
Users and Computers, the option to create OUs is greyed out. The right-click
-> New -> context menu doesn't list OU as an option either.
Is there a configuration setting that allows for the creation of OUs or am I
missing something?

[Al Mulnick]

Are you using a custom MMC? Custom permissions maybe?

Post by Michael
I can't seem to create an organizational unit. The account I'm using is a
member of domain admins and enterprise admins. When I open Active Directory
Users and Computers, the option to create OUs is greyed out. The right-click
-> New -> context menu doesn't list OU as an option either.
Is there a configuration setting that allows for the creation of OUs or am I
missing something?