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200-901 Practice Question: A large enterprise uses Cisco Meraki for their…
A large enterprise uses Cisco Meraki for their wireless and switching infrastructure. The network team has developed a Python script that uses the Meraki API to automatically update SSID configurations across all networks. The script has been running successfully for months, performing daily updates to SSID settings such as names, passwords, and VLAN assignments. Recently, the script started failing with the following error message: '{"errors":["This operation is not allowed for this network"]}'. The team has verified the following: the API key is still valid and has access to the full organization, the network IDs used in the script are correct and the networks are active, and no changes have been made to the script code. The script uses the PUT endpoint '/networks/{networkId}/wireless/ssids/{number}' to update SSIDs. What is the most likely cause of the failure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between different HTTP error codes (e.g., 403 vs. 404 vs. 429) and their corresponding error messages, so the trap here is assuming that a valid network ID and API key guarantee access, without considering organizational ownership changes.
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Correct answer & explanation
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The network(s) have been moved to a different organization in the Meraki dashboard.
The error 'This operation is not allowed for this network' indicates that the API key's scope no longer includes the target network. Since the script uses the PUT endpoint to update SSID configurations, the most likely cause is that the network(s) have been moved to a different organization in the Meraki dashboard. The API key is tied to the original organization, and after the move, the key no longer has permission to modify the network, even though the network ID remains valid and the key itself is still active.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The Meraki API rate limit has been exceeded, and the request is being rejected.
Why it's wrong here
Rate limit exceeded results in a 429 status code, not a 403 or this specific error message.
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The network(s) have been moved to a different organization in the Meraki dashboard.
Why this is correct
When a network is moved to another organization, the original API key loses access, causing this error.
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The API key has been downgraded to read-only access due to a security compliance audit.
Why it's wrong here
A read-only key would result in a 403 Forbidden error with a message like 'Insufficient privileges', not 'not allowed for this network' specifically.
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The SSID number used in the request does not exist on the target network.
Why it's wrong here
A non-existent SSID would cause a 404 Not Found error, not a 403 error.
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