windows server 2003 - Cannot transfer Schema role to another Domain Controller

I've inherited a small data center that is setup with two domain controllers. The first domain controller (that is home to the five operational masters roles (win2003server) is an older server and I want to move the operational masters to the other domain controller server (win2003r2 server).

When I go to the Active Directory Scheme mmc plug-in, and go to Operations Master, the Change button is greyed out. Do I need to move the other roles first prior to moving the Schema Master role or is this greyed out for another reason?

Answer

You are likely not a member of the Schema Admins group. You need that group membership to transfer the schema master role.