Invoke-MgLicenseUser – Reprocess Group-Based License Assignments for a User

The Invoke-MgLicenseUser cmdlet in Microsoft Graph PowerShell is a simple yet powerful tool that helps administrators reprocess or refresh group-based license assignments for a user in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

When licenses are assigned through groups rather than individually, inconsistencies can sometimes occur. This cmdlet helps fix such issues by forcing a re-evaluation of all license assignments tied to the user’s group memberships.

Cmdlet Syntax

Invoke-MgLicenseUser -UserId <String> [ -WhatIf ] [ -Confirm ][ <CommonParameters> ]

Parameters explained:

• -UserId – Specifies the unique ID (GUID) of the user whose group-based license assignments should be reprocessed.
• -WhatIf – Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs, without making any actual changes.
• -Confirm – Prompts for confirmation before executing the action.

Required permissions:

• Delegated or Application: User.ReadWrite.All or Directory.ReadWrite.All

Usage Examples

Example 1: Reprocess group-based license assignments for a user

Invoke-MgLicenseUser -UserId "a12b34cd-56ef-78gh-90ij-klmn12345678"

This command forces Microsoft Entra ID to re-evaluate and reassign all group-based licenses for the specified user. It’s useful when a user isn’t receiving the expected licenses from their assigned groups.

Example 2: Preview the action without executing

Invoke-MgLicenseUser -UserId "a12b34cd-56ef-78gh-90ij-klmn12345678" -WhatIf

The -WhatIf parameter lets you simulate the command to confirm what changes would occur, without actually making any updates.

Example 3: Confirm before executing the action

Invoke-MgLicenseUser -UserId "a12b34cd-56ef-78gh-90ij-klmn12345678" -Confirm

This version prompts for confirmation before running the command, providing an extra layer of control during license reprocessing.

Cmdlet Tips

• Use for group-based licensing only: This cmdlet is designed specifically for users who receive licenses via group membership.
• Helpful for troubleshooting: If a user appears unlicensed or partially licensed even after being added to a licensed group, this cmdlet helps fix the issue without re-adding them to the group.
• Combine with Get-MgUser: You can retrieve the user’s ID using:

(Get-MgUser -UserPrincipalName "user@domain.com").Id

and then pass it to the Invoke-MgLicenseUser cmdlet.

• No permanent changes to licenses: This cmdlet only triggers a re-evaluation; it doesn’t add or remove licenses manually.

iv) Possible Errors and Solutions

Error	Cause	Solution
PermissionDenied or Insufficient privileges to complete the operation	The connected account lacks sufficient Graph permissions.	Reconnect with elevated privileges: Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "User.ReadWrite.All", "Directory.ReadWrite.All"
User not found or Invalid user ID	The provided -UserId does not match an existing user in the directory.	Verify the user’s ID using: Get-MgUser -UserPrincipalName "username@domain.com" | Select-Object Id
Request_ResourceNotFound	The user might not have any group-based licenses assigned.	Ensure the user belongs to a group that assigns a license before running this cmdlet.

v) Conclusion

The Invoke-MgLicenseUser cmdlet provides a clean and efficient way to reprocess all group-based license assignments for a user in Microsoft Entra ID.

Instead of waiting for background synchronization or manually adjusting group memberships, administrators can use this cmdlet to immediately trigger a license refresh. Whether you’re troubleshooting missing licenses or validating group assignments, Invoke-MgLicenseUser ensures consistency across your organization’s licensing setup.