Remove-PnPFileVersion access denied

[OmarSeri]

Trying to remove Sharepoint library files versions with Remove-PnPFileVersion I've got Access denied error.
I cannot find out what's going on since I can delete file versions thought GUI.

[AlexSen]

Same issue here

[kasperbolarsen]

I added a sample using Remove-PnPFileVersion to the PnP Script Samples, and it worked last week, when I checked it last.
Perhaps it can help identifying the issue?

https://pnp.github.io/script-samples/spo-file-version-trimmer/README.html?tabs=pnpps

[kwangj]

Hi.

I use below script:

$PSLogin = @{
Tenant = "XXXXXX"
ClientId = "XXXXXX"
Thumbprint = "XXXXXX"
}
Connect-PnPOnline -Url $AdminSiteURL -ClientId $PSLogin.ClientId -Tenant $PSLogin.Tenant -Thumbprint $PSLogin.Thumbprint

And I grant App permission "SharePoint - Sites.FullControl.All"

and delete fileversion by Remove-PnPFileVersion result is "Access denied"

What permission is need to execute "Remove-PnPFileVersion"?

[waves-rider]

Same issue here with the following error ;

⚠️ Protected: [FILE_NAME].pptx - Versions of this item cannot be deleted because they are locked, or a retention policy is applied.

Even though, there is no retention policy applied neither on the site or in purview.

[toffitomek]

came here to report similar problem, I can't even see file version, only get:
Get-PnPFileVersion: Access denied.

[waves-rider]

Are you using an entra app ?
With full control permission you shouldn't have this permission issue.