Group writeback doesn't sync back to Entra

Hi JCRNPat ,

If you're talking about the group writeback feature that works  via Azure AD Connect, then that feature has been discontinued, as noted below:

• Group writeback with Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync - Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn

Additionally, it didn't/doesn't work as you're anticipating, as group changes made against the Active Directory copy of the object were never reconciled with the original Azure group.

In essence, it was/is a very simple unidirectional push from Azure AD to Active Directory only, and AAD Connect is aware the group originated in Azure and will not even attempt to try and push any changes from Active Directory back out to Azure AD.

Anyhow, if this is the feature you're referring to, Microsoft's current position is to push you into using Cloud Sync for this purpose, not AAD Connect.

Cheers,
Lain