[Solved] This script is intended to disable users listed in 'disable.csv':Import-Csv disable.csv | ForEach-Object { Disable-ADAccount -Identity $_.UserName}It fails with 'Cannot find an object with identity'.... | PowerShell

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This script is intended to disable users listed in 'disable.csv':

Import-Csv disable.csv | ForEach-Object {
  Disable-ADAccount -Identity $_.UserName
}

It fails with 'Cannot find an object with identity'. What is the likely fix?

AUse Get-Content instead of Import-Csv

BReplace Disable-ADAccount with Remove-ADUser

CAdd -Confirm:$false to Disable-ADAccount

DCheck that the CSV column is named 'UserName' exactly

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Verify CSV column names match script property access
If the CSV column is not exactly 'UserName', $_.UserName will be null causing identity not found.
Step 2: Understand error cause
Incorrect property name means Disable-ADAccount receives empty identity, causing failure.
Final Answer:
Check that the CSV column is named 'UserName' exactly -> Option D
Quick Check:
Property name mismatch causes identity errors [OK]

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