API Problems
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Forbidden

Error response when the request is not allowed for the current project or configuration

The API returns a 403 Forbidden status with this problem type when the request is understood, but not allowed.

Response Format

{
  "type": "https://docs.tambo.co/reference/problems/forbidden",
  "status": 403,
  "title": "Forbidden",
  "detail": "Project does not allow overriding the system prompt with initial messages",
  "instance": "/threads"
}

Fields

  • type - Stable URI identifying this problem type
  • status - HTTP status code (always 403)
  • title - Short summary of the problem (always Forbidden)
  • detail - Human-readable description explaining why the request was rejected
  • instance - The specific request path that triggered this error

Handling

When you receive this error:

  1. Confirm your project configuration allows the operation you're attempting
  2. Update the request to comply with the current configuration (or change the configuration)
  3. Retry the request

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