error Operation returned an invalid status code 'Forbidden' - status code 403

Question

Hi there
I'm doing online learning for Module AZ-104 and when I get to the part where I have to create a new resource using powershell. I get the following error. I tried logging off and signing back in a few times but this issue still persists. I seem to have 'Contributor' role. Can you please resolve this issue as I have been stuck on this module for quite some time and cannot move ahead. Thanks.

New-AzResourceGroup : Operation returned an invalid status code 'Forbidden'

StatusCode: 403

ReasonPhrase: Forbidden

OperationID : 13c62ff6-c3ff-49d3-8c2a-7f7280fcb5b5

At line:1 char:1

• New-AzResourceGroup -Name SQresource -Location westus

• 
      + CategoryInfo          : CloseError: (:) [New-AzResourceGroup], ResourceManagerCloudException
  
      + FullyQualifiedErrorId : Microsoft.Azure.Commands.ResourceManager.Cmdlets.Implementation.NewAzureResourceGroupCmdlet
  

Answer 1

Hi Syed Sadatullah Quadri, 

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q & A forum.   

The 403 Forbidden error appears because the Microsoft Learn sandbox allows deployments only to the pre created resource group (e.g., learn-xxxx). You won’t be able to create a new one like SQresource within the sandbox. 

To proceed in the sandbox, please run: 

Set-AzDefault -ResourceGroupName <your-sandbox-rg>  

If you'd like to create your own resource group, consider using a Free Trial or your personal Azure subscription instead.
Also, note that Units 1, 2, and 4 cover theoretical concepts, while Units 3 and 5 provide hands on exercises. 

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