Error "You do not have permission to perform the requested action" Okta Administrators Group
Aug 22, 2025
Okta Identity Engine
Okta Classic Engine
Administration
Overview
This article discusses why the following error may appear when performing an API action involving the Okta-managed Okta Administrators group:
You do not have permission to perform the requested action.
Applies To
- API
- Okta Administrators group
Solution
This behavior is expected since the Okta Administrators group can only be assigned sign-on policies.
