Microsoft Graph API - Update password - Insufficient privileges to complete the operation

Question

I am trying to update a user via Microsoft Graph API, I am able to update the DisplayName but the PasswordProfile I get an error:

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Answer 1

An easy solution we found out is to add the application principal to the "Helpdesk administrator" role.

1. Go to Azure Active Directory
2. On the left click on Roles and administrators
3. Search for the Helpdesk administrator role and click on it

4. Click on Add assignments and paste your application object id
5. Wait 5 minutes or so for azure to take the changes into account