After creating a custom survey or list, users get “Access Denied” error when trying to complete. The error is received when clicking on “Next” if branching is enabled, or when clicking on “Finish” if branching is not enabled. The user has minimum of “contribute” access on the list, but still receives “Access Denied” error.

This error is received when the user does not have permission to create or edit responses. To resolve, click on Settings > Survey Settings > Advanced Settings, then under Create and Edit Access select Create responses and edit responses that were created by the user. The user should now be able to complete the survey without receiving the Access Denied error.

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