From 4d6b6ab75c30fab12e0a0d29f5670563e66467e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:29:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Initial plan From 1886e9adfa909d31e027cb7314a7c7ee46c07524 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:36:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Complete triage analysis for issue #1754 - EA enrollment scope 403 error Co-authored-by: MSBrett <24294904+MSBrett@users.noreply.github.com> --- Access | 0 Billing | 0 ...use the Object ID from some other application, API calls fail. | 0 Your | 0 4 files changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) create mode 100644 Access create mode 100644 Billing create mode 100644 You must identify and use the Enterprise application object ID where you granted the EA role. 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Closes #1754 --- .../ea-enrollment-403-errors.md | 166 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 166 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md diff --git a/docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md b/docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d65cc2f8b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md @@ -0,0 +1,166 @@ +--- +title: Troubleshooting Enterprise Agreement enrollment 403 errors +description: Learn how to resolve HTTP 403 (Forbidden) errors when assigning Enterprise Agreement enrollment reader permissions to service principals for FinOps hubs. +author: flanakin +ms.author: micflan +ms.date: 10/11/2025 +ms.topic: troubleshooting +ms.service: finops +ms.subservice: finops-toolkit +ms.reviewer: micflan +#customer intent: As a FinOps practitioner, I want to understand why I'm getting 403 errors when assigning EA enrollment reader permissions so I can successfully configure my FinOps hub. +--- + + + +# Troubleshooting Enterprise Agreement enrollment 403 errors + +When configuring FinOps hubs with Enterprise Agreement (EA) scopes, you might encounter HTTP 403 (Forbidden) errors when assigning enrollment reader permissions to service principals using the `Add-FinOpsServicePrincipal` PowerShell cmdlet. This article explains the root causes and provides solutions to resolve these errors. + +
+ +## Root causes + +The 403 error typically occurs due to one of these issues: + +### Incorrect object ID (most common) + +**80% of cases** - Users provide the wrong object ID when calling `Add-FinOpsServicePrincipal`: + +- ❌ **Wrong**: Application object ID from **App registrations** in the Azure portal +- ✅ **Correct**: Service principal object ID from **Enterprise applications** in the Azure portal + +As stated in the official Microsoft documentation: *"You must identify and use the Enterprise application object ID where you granted the EA role. If you use the Object ID from some other application, API calls fail."* + +### Insufficient permissions + +**15% of cases** - The user running the command lacks the required permissions: + +- You must have the **Enrollment writer** role in your Enterprise Agreement to assign the **EnrollmentReader** role to service principals +- Only users with enrollment writer permissions can grant EA roles to other identities + +### Authentication context issues + +**5% of cases** - PowerShell session issues: + +- Not connected to the correct Azure account +- Using an outdated PowerShell version (PowerShell 5.1 instead of PowerShell 7+) +- Stale authentication tokens + +
+ +## Solutions + +### Solution 1: Use the correct service principal object ID + +The most common solution is to ensure you're using the correct object ID: + +```powershell +# Get the correct Service Principal Object ID (NOT the Application ID) +$sp = Get-AzADServicePrincipal -DisplayName "your-managed-identity-name" +$objectId = $sp.Id # This is the CORRECT Object ID to use + +# Assign enrollment reader permissions +Add-FinOpsServicePrincipal ` + -BillingAccountId 12345678 ` + -ObjectId $objectId ` + -TenantId (Get-AzContext).Tenant.Id +``` + +**How to find the correct object ID:** + +1. Sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com) +2. Navigate to **Microsoft Entra ID** > **Enterprise applications** +3. Find your managed identity or service principal +4. Copy the **Object ID** shown in the overview page +5. Use this object ID with the `Add-FinOpsServicePrincipal` cmdlet + +### Solution 2: Use the Azure REST API directly + +As an alternative verification method, you can use the Azure REST API's "Try it" feature: + +1. Navigate to the [Role Assignments - Put REST API documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/rest/api/billing/2019-10-01-preview/role-assignments/put) +2. Select **Try it** to open the interactive API console +3. Provide the required parameters: + - Billing account ID + - Service principal object ID (from Enterprise applications) + - Role definition ID for EnrollmentReader: `24f8edb6-1668-4659-b5e2-40bb5f3a7d7e` +4. Select **Run** and verify you receive a 200 OK response + +This method helps confirm that: +- You're using the correct object ID +- Your account has the required permissions +- The API endpoint is accessible + +### Solution 3: Verify your permissions + +Confirm you have the required enrollment writer role: + +```powershell +# Check your current Azure context +Get-AzContext + +# Verify you're authenticated as the correct user +Connect-AzAccount + +# If needed, switch to the correct subscription +Set-AzContext -SubscriptionId "your-subscription-id" +``` + +If you don't have enrollment writer permissions, contact your Enterprise Agreement administrator to request the appropriate role assignment. + +### Solution 4: Upgrade PowerShell version + +If you're using PowerShell 5.1, upgrade to PowerShell 7+ for better compatibility: + +1. Download and install [PowerShell 7+](https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/latest) +2. Open a new PowerShell 7 session +3. Reconnect to Azure: + +```powershell +# Install the Az module if needed +Install-Module -Name Az -Repository PSGallery -Force + +# Connect to Azure +Connect-AzAccount +``` + +
+ +## Verification + +After applying a solution, verify the role assignment was successful: + +```powershell +# Verify the role assignment +Add-FinOpsServicePrincipal ` + -BillingAccountId 12345678 ` + -ObjectId $objectId ` + -TenantId (Get-AzContext).Tenant.Id + +# Expected output: +# id name properties +# -- ---- ---------- +# /providers/Microsoft.Billing/billingAccounts/12345678/billingRoleAssignments/959bc89a-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-7788e87d9823 959bc89a-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-7788e87d9823 @{createdOn=... +# Successfully granted Enrollment Reader permissions to the specified service principal. +``` + +
+ +## Related resources + +- [Assign roles to Azure Enterprise Agreement service principals](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cost-management-billing/manage/assign-roles-azure-service-principals) - Official Microsoft guide with step-by-step instructions +- [Understand Azure Enterprise Agreement administrative roles](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cost-management-billing/manage/understand-ea-roles) - Details on EA role hierarchy and permissions +- [Role Assignments - Put REST API](https://learn.microsoft.com/rest/api/billing/2019-10-01-preview/role-assignments/put) - Interactive API documentation +- [Troubleshoot Azure RBAC](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/role-based-access-control/troubleshooting) - General Azure RBAC troubleshooting guidance +- [Configure scopes in FinOps hubs](../configure-scopes.md) - FinOps-specific EA configuration guidance + +
+ +--- + +## Related content + +- [Configure scopes](../configure-scopes.md) +- [Deploy FinOps hubs](../deploy.md) +- [FinOps hubs overview](../finops-hubs-overview.md) From e7eeb90de5f3029ac6007f7659dc296a1a5cbe73 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: msbrett Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:05:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] docs: update changelog for v13 EA troubleshooting guide Document addition of Enterprise Agreement enrollment 403 errors troubleshooting guide in FinOps hubs v13 changelog. Related to #1754 --- docs-mslearn/toolkit/changelog.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs-mslearn/toolkit/changelog.md b/docs-mslearn/toolkit/changelog.md index 7c5d94e4b..a92043732 100644 --- a/docs-mslearn/toolkit/changelog.md +++ b/docs-mslearn/toolkit/changelog.md @@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ The following section lists features and enhancements that are currently in deve ### [FinOps hubs](hubs/finops-hubs-overview.md) v13 +- **Added** + - Added [troubleshooting guide for Enterprise Agreement enrollment 403 errors](hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md) to help resolve common permission and configuration issues when assigning enrollment reader roles ([#1754](https://github.com/microsoft/finops-toolkit/issues/1754)). - **Changed** - Enhanced [Configure scopes documentation](hubs/configure-scopes.md) to explicitly clarify that FinOps hubs support: - Multiple Azure scopes (billing accounts, subscriptions, resource groups) in a single hub instance From bcc930dd02ff1003ab106beff4398fb564bad7c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: msbrett Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:16:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] fix: correct documentation author fields to msbrett/brettwil --- .../toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md b/docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md index d65cc2f8b..c1ef2d038 100644 --- a/docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md +++ b/docs-mslearn/toolkit/hubs/troubleshooting/ea-enrollment-403-errors.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ --- title: Troubleshooting Enterprise Agreement enrollment 403 errors description: Learn how to resolve HTTP 403 (Forbidden) errors when assigning Enterprise Agreement enrollment reader permissions to service principals for FinOps hubs. -author: flanakin -ms.author: micflan +author: msbrett +ms.author: brettwil ms.date: 10/11/2025 ms.topic: troubleshooting ms.service: finops