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Update request access documentation for clarity
Clarified the cause of access request errors and streamlined the resolution steps for enabling access requests.
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SharePoint/SharePointOnline/sharing-and-permissions/request-access-to-resource.md

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These error messages are expected. However, in this scenario, users don't have an option to request access to the resource.
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# Cause
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The errors occur because access requests aren't enabled for the site collection that's associated with the resource.
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## Resolution
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To enable users who receive an error message to request access to a resource, you must allow access requests for the affected site collection. You must be a site collection administrator to enable this feature if it is turned off.
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To resolve the errors, enable access requests for the affected site collection. You must be a site collection administrator to enable this feature.
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As a site collection administrator, use the following steps to enable access requests:
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1. On the affected SharePoint Online site collection, select **Settings**> **Site Settings**.
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1. On the affected SharePoint Online site collection, select **Settings** > **Site Settings**.
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1. On the **Site Settings** page, under **Users and Permissions**, select **Site permissions**.
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