# What does the VARTA error `insufficient_role` mean?

The caller is authenticated, but their role doesn't permit this operation.


**HTTP status:** `403`  ·  **Type:** `permission_error`

## What it means

The caller is authenticated, but their role doesn't permit this operation.

## What causes it

Raised when a role check fails (`backend/app/security/deps.py`). A platform-admin check that fails also lands on this code, since it isn't separately aliased.

## What to do

Use a credential with the role the operation requires.