How to Resolve Error Undefined Scope 319 (0x13F) in 4 Easy Steps

The error known as ERROR_UNDEFINED_SCOPE is accompanied by the following message: 319 (0x13F) — The Central Access Policy specified is not defined on the target machine. Although primarily a developer issue, it can also affect end-users. Here’s how to address this error if you encounter it.

How do I resolve ERROR_UNDEFINED_SCOPE?

1. Reinstall the problematic application

1. Select the Start button, then navigate to Settings.
   

   

2. Go to Apps and choose Installed apps.
   

   

3. Find the application that is triggering the error.
4. Click the three dots next to it and select Uninstall.
   

   

5. Follow the prompts that appear to complete the uninstallation.

After you have uninstalled the application, download the most recent version again and see if this resolves the issue.

2. Review your OAuth settings

1. Look over the API or service documentation to verify that your implementation is correct.
2. Ensure that the requested scope is defined within the documentation.
3. Check the formatting of the scope; it should be structured as follows: api://client-id/scope-name
4. Make sure there are no typographical errors in the scope field.

3. Set up Azure Active Directory

1. Access the Azure Portal.
2. Select Azure Active Directory and click on App Registrations.
   

   

3. Identify and click on the relevant application.
4. Navigate to Expose an API and confirm that the scope is appropriately defined.
   

   

5. Check that the client application has been granted permissions for this scope.
6. If utilizing delegated permissions, verify that the user account possesses all necessary rights.

4. Additional strategies to consider

1. Examine the API documentation to ensure that all required permissions or scopes are mentioned and exist.
2. Confirm that the application is using the correct API key or token, including the required scope.
3. Review configuration files, environment variables, and associated scripts.
4. Ensure that the scope name is accurate.
5. Check authorization settings to ensure the user is permitted to access the required scope.
6. Attempt using more straightforward scopes.
7. Finally, check the logs to diagnose the underlying issue.

ERROR_UNDEFINED_SCOPE is a developer-oriented error, necessitating adjustments in your configuration or code. We hope this guide proves helpful in resolving the issue.