Unable to deploy azure function app - is not allowed to create or update the serverfarm

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Unable to deploy azure function app - is not allowed to create or update the serverfarm

Jeroen Pot 120

The function app deployment errors out with the error below. I found this relevant threat, but was unable to find a solution.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1657059/the-subscription-is-not-allowed-to-create-or-updat

{
    "status": "Failed",
    "error": {
        "code": "Forbidden",
        "message": "The subscription '21f8772b-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-88d90bb301d1' is not allowed to create or update the serverfarm.",
        "details": [
            {
                "message": "The subscription '21f8772b-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-88d90bb301d1' is not allowed to create or update the serverfarm."
            },
            {
                "code": "Forbidden"
            },
            {}
        ]
    }
}

Shireesha Eeraboina 3,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-05T01:40:08.4433333+00:00

Hi Jeroen Pot,

The error "is not allowed to create or update the serverfarm" usually means your subscription doesn't have permission, or the selected plan type (SKU) isn't allowed in that resource group.

To fix it, try creating the plan in a new resource group and make sure you have the right access and no policy restrictions are blocking it.

For better understanding, please refer to the link below.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/78193881/azure-resource-creation-issue-the-subscription-is-not-allowed-to-create-or-up
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T01:47:03.6066667+00:00

Hi @Shireesha Eeraboina , thank you for the reply.

This is regarding a new subscription, I'm unable to deploy any azure function app in any region, I've tried several types and several regions. Do note that in a different subscription these same deployments work ok.

Referencing the other post, there seems to be an issue with the registration on the server farms. This seem to be a backend issue which only MS support can resolve.
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T01:47:18.6866667+00:00

Do note I have full admin rights.
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-05T04:24:20.31+00:00

Hello Jeroen Pot,

Thanks for your patience on this. could you please check the private message and provide us with the requested details to investigate the issue further.

Here is the reference link on how to access & data retention policy of private messages in Microsoft Q&A.
Khadeer Ali 5,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-05T16:39:06.6333333+00:00

@Jeroen Pot ,

Thank you for providing more details. Could you please attempt the create operation again and inform us if the issue persists?
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T17:17:52.3933333+00:00

Hi @Khadeer Ali , thanks for your reply. I can confirm it is now working ok.

Thanks for the support!
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T17:18:15.8466667+00:00

Resolved by Microsoft support, backend serverfarm issue.

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Shireesha Eeraboina 3,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-05T01:40:08.4433333+00:00

Hi Jeroen Pot,

The error "is not allowed to create or update the serverfarm" usually means your subscription doesn't have permission, or the selected plan type (SKU) isn't allowed in that resource group.

To fix it, try creating the plan in a new resource group and make sure you have the right access and no policy restrictions are blocking it.

For better understanding, please refer to the link below.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/78193881/azure-resource-creation-issue-the-subscription-is-not-allowed-to-create-or-up
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T01:47:03.6066667+00:00

Hi @Shireesha Eeraboina , thank you for the reply.

This is regarding a new subscription, I'm unable to deploy any azure function app in any region, I've tried several types and several regions. Do note that in a different subscription these same deployments work ok.

Referencing the other post, there seems to be an issue with the registration on the server farms. This seem to be a backend issue which only MS support can resolve.
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T01:47:18.6866667+00:00

Do note I have full admin rights.
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-05T04:24:20.31+00:00

Hello Jeroen Pot,

Thanks for your patience on this. could you please check the private message and provide us with the requested details to investigate the issue further.

Here is the reference link on how to access & data retention policy of private messages in Microsoft Q&A.
Khadeer Ali 5,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-05T16:39:06.6333333+00:00

@Jeroen Pot ,

Thank you for providing more details. Could you please attempt the create operation again and inform us if the issue persists?
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T17:17:52.3933333+00:00

Hi @Khadeer Ali , thanks for your reply. I can confirm it is now working ok.

Thanks for the support!
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T17:18:15.8466667+00:00

Resolved by Microsoft support, backend serverfarm issue.

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Khadeer Ali 5,990 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

@Jeroen Pot ,

Thank you for your patience.

Issue: Unable to deploy azure function app - The subscription '21f8772b-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-88d90bb301d1' is not allowed to create or update the serverfarm

Workaround/Mitigation Applied:

After further investigation, our internal team applied a fix to the customer's subscription.

I hope this resolves the matter. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

If this solution was helpful, kindly confirm as "Yes" so it can assist others in the community.

Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-05T17:23:12.5266667+00:00

Thanks again Khadeer.
Jeroen Pot 120 Reputation points

2025-05-08T12:27:39.7566667+00:00

Hi @Khadeer Ali , I'm still unable to deploy function apps in the East US Region. Would you be able to look into this?
Loknathsatyasaivarma Mahali 2,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-09T10:07:05.4466667+00:00

Hello Jeroen Pot, as I can see you have raised and new TICKET regarding the issue that you have recently encountered as our team are working on that and provide you with the appropriate solution.

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