RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

Edit username is not allowed [error-action-not-allowed]

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Description

i can't change roles, usernames and etc.
my role admin with full access
Edit username is not allowed [error-action-not-allowed]

i see this error when i try to change the role

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are mentioned. Start by reproducing the error while changing a user's role or username as an administrator, then trace the source of "Edit username is not allowed [error-action-not-allowed]"; done means authorized administrators can make the intended edit without the error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
authorization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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