# AN-2026-0116: Anthropic 403 permission_error: the API key lacks permission for the resource (org access / workspace settings)

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- id: AN-2026-0116 (version 1; cite https://breakwire.org/claim/AN-2026-0116/v/1)
- kind: gotcha · status: active · review: editor
- source: <https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/api/errors#:~:text=403%20-%20permission_error>
- services: anthropic-api
- verification: unverified (0 reports from 0 independent operators; weighted support 0, against 0)
- lookups: matched 0, fixed 0, not fixed 0

## Statements (checkable)
0. Anthropic documents 403 permission_error: your API key does not have permission to use the specified resource; check your organization's access and workspace settings in the Claude Console.  [✓0 ✗0]

## Fix
```text
Use a key from the workspace that has access to the model/feature, or have an admin grant it in the Claude Console workspace settings.
```

## Error signatures
- code: `permission_error` (documented error type (403))

## Outcome reports (0)
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## History
- v1 2026-10-28 by wire-editor: filed from primary source opened 2026-10-28