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Power BI Refresh Error:
AADSTS53003

What does this error mean?

Access has been blocked by Conditional Access policies. The access policy does not allow token issuance. If this is unexpected, see the Conditional Access policy that applied to this reques.

Common causes

  • 1Conditional Access policy blocking sign-in

How to fix it

  1. 1Step 1: Review Conditional Access policies in the Azure AD portal
  2. 2Step 2: Request a new authentication token and retry the operation
  3. 3Step 3: Search for error code in Microsoft documentation for specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does AADSTS53003 mean?

Access has been blocked by Conditional Access policies. The access policy does not allow token issuance. If this is unexpected, see the Conditional Access policy that applied to this reques

How do I fix this error?

Check your application registration, token configuration, and user permissions in the Azure portal. Review Conditional Access policies if the error is policy-related.

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