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Q: The server responded: “403” to operation CalDAVWriteEntityQueueableOperation.

Fix for error when using my ical on macbook pro.  Anyone know how to resolve this?

MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2 GHz), Mac OS X (10.1.x)

Posted on Mar 9, 2015 4:28 PM

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Q: The server responded: “403” to operation CalDAVWriteEntityQueueableOperation.

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  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Mar 9, 2015 5:34 PM in response to cbeck2961
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    Mar 9, 2015 5:34 PM in response to cbeck2961

    Please take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried. Stop when the problem is resolved. Back up all data before making any changes.

    Step 1

    In the Internet Accounts preference pane, delete any calendar accounts you don't use.

    If there's no improvement, delete all calendar accounts and add them back. With an iCloud account, all you have to do is uncheck and recheck the box marked Calendars & Reminders in the iCloud preference pane.

    Step 2   

    You may be trying to access an invited event that you declined, or one that was rescheduled after you accepted it. The error message should give you a clue as to what it is. If the calendar is on iCloud, you can bring up the Calendar on the website and select

              Show Declined Events

    from the popup menu with the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page. The declined events will appear in gray, and one of them should match what's shown the error message. [Credit for this solution to ASC member Psi.]

    Step 3

    If you get the error when trying to accept an invitation in an email attachment, it's because the organizer didn't properly create the event.

    Step 4

    Follow the instructions in this support article. Modify as necessary for a calendar that's not on iCloud.

  • by evilbanker,

    evilbanker evilbanker May 14, 2015 8:12 AM in response to Linc Davis
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    May 14, 2015 8:12 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Thank you, this was most helpful to me, specifically Step 2. I went ti iCloud on the net, clicked on "Show Declined Events" and deleted them all. Voila! The issue disappeared.. (kinda like the money in mortgage-backed securities.. now, let me laugh all the way to the bank)

     

    p.s: Thank you again!

  • by cattlecrossing,

    cattlecrossing cattlecrossing May 18, 2015 8:43 AM in response to Linc Davis
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    May 18, 2015 8:43 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Linc, this solved the endless 403 message problem for me. Step 1b seemed to do the trick. However, Step 1a wasn't clear to me: I couldn't locate an Internet Accounts pane exactly, and I wasn't sure if this was in System Preferences, Calendar preferences, or where.

     

    Thanks very much!

  • by John Moreci,

    John Moreci John Moreci May 29, 2015 8:40 AM in response to Linc Davis
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    May 29, 2015 8:40 AM in response to Linc Davis

    No. 2 is a life-saver.  I hadn't seen this tip before.  Eliminated my problem completely