M1 migration error

[pgregoriojr]

Had a colleague prep our first M1 mac and got the following message when running migration assistant.

“Due to an issue with unlocking this system, you can’t migrate. Please update this Mac and retry”

Has anyone seen this error?

[blovell]

Im getting the same thing and trying to find a fix

[somnico]

are there new findings?

[sdamiano]

This error can be fixed by either installing macOS via a usb drive, or, via another mac and Apple Configurator.

[RRTXmacAdmin]

Apple Configurator 2 User Guide on how to revive, or restore M1 Mac.
https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-configurator-2/revive-or-restore-a-mac-with-apple-silicon-apdd5f3c75ad/mac