Lab - Create Interactive Dashboards with Amazon QuickSight (Trying to create application but it says You don't have permission to servicecatalog:CreateApplication. )

It appears you're encountering a permissions error while trying to complete the "Create Interactive Dashboards with Amazon QuickSight" lab. The error indicates that your assumed role (AWSLabsUser) doesn't have the necessary permissions to perform the servicecatalog:CreateApplication action.

This is likely an IAM permissions issue. For AWS Builder Labs, you typically need specific permissions configured for the lab environment. The error suggests that the lab user role you're using doesn't have the required permissions to create applications in Service Catalog.

To resolve this issue:

1. If you're accessing this through AWS Skill Builder with an Individual or Team subscription, ensure your subscription is active and properly configured.

2. You might need to contact the lab administrator or AWS Support to have the appropriate permissions added to your lab role.

3. Check if you're following the exact lab instructions. Sometimes labs have specific paths or methods to create resources that work within the constraints of the lab permissions.

4. Try restarting the lab session, as sometimes permission issues can be resolved by getting a fresh lab environment.

The "Create Interactive Dashboards with Amazon QuickSight" lab is designed to give you hands-on experience with QuickSight in the AWS Management Console, but you'll need the proper permissions to complete it successfully.
Sources
New course updates from AWS Training and Certification in February 2025 | AWS Training and Certification Blog
Troubleshooting Amazon QuickSight identity and access - Amazon QuickSight