RequestDisallowedByPolicy 🔷 Azure

RequestDisallowedByPolicy: Resource 'x' was disallowed by policy

An Azure Policy assignment denied the request — allowed locations, SKUs, required tags, public network access, etc.

Seen on: Azure

Meaning

The error includes the policy assignment and definition names. Fix the resource to comply, or ask for an exemption.

Common causes

  • Disallowed region or SKU
  • Missing required tags
  • Public network access/HTTPS settings violating policy
  • Policy assigned at management group level

⚡ Quick fix

  1. Read the policy assignment/definition in the error
  2. Add the required tags/settings
  3. Request a policy exemption if justified

Detailed fix by platform

Azure CLI

  1. az policy assignment list --disable-scope-strict-match --query "[].{name:displayName,scope:scope}" -o table

How to diagnose

  1. Policy — Assignment named in the error
  2. Rule — What it requires (location, tags, SKU)

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