How to remove a move-collection

Question

I am trying to clean up my resource groups , but i keep getting an error that move collection exists, i tried to remove it but system-assigned managed identity error. used powershell scripts to remove but it wont remove the move collection, the Vnet in it is not even existing anymore

Answer 1

Hello , Welcome to MS Q&A

It sounds like you're encountering a common issue when trying to delete a Move Collection in Azure Resource Mover, especially when it involves a system-assigned managed identity that no longer has valid permissions or is orphaned. Here are some steps and workarounds based on official guidance and community solutions:

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Steps to Resolve the Issue

1. Check for Hidden Resources

• Go to the Resource Group in the Azure Portal.
• Click on “Show hidden types” at the top of the resource list.
• Look for the Move Collection or any Move Resources still listed.
• Try deleting them manually from the portal.

2. Use Azure Resource Mover UI

• Navigate to Azure Resource Mover > Across regions.
• Select the subscription and regions involved.
• If any move resources are listed, delete them first.
• Then try deleting the move collection again.

3. PowerShell Cleanup

If the portal doesn’t work, try this PowerShell command:

Remove-AzResourceMoverMoveCollection -MoveCollectionName "<MoveCollectionName>" -ResourceGroupName "<ResourceGroupName>"

But only after ensuring all move resources inside the collection are deleted.

4. System-Assigned Managed Identity Issue

If you're getting errors related to the system-assigned managed identity, try:

• Disabling and re-enabling the identity (if the resource still exists).
• If the resource is deleted, the identity might be orphaned. In that case, you may need to:
  • Use the Azure CLI or PowerShell to force delete the resource group.
    • Or contact Microsoft Support for backend cleanup.

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📚 Helpful Links

• Microsoft Q&A: Unable to delete resources from Azure Resource Mover
• Stack Overflow: Cannot remove Azure MoveCollection
• Azure Docs: Known issues with managed identities Pls check and let us know Thanks Deepanshu