403 Forbidden error using Subversion

Question

I recently upgraded to Subversion 1.5, and now I cannot commit my code to the repository. I get an error message: \"403 Forbidden in response to MKACTIVITY\". I know the upg

Answer 1

We run into the periodically and it is very frustrating to developers. For some reason reading from the repository seems to be case insensitive but commit cares.

I understand the reason why case matters due to Subversion's roots in unix filing systems that are case sensitive, but I really wish you would get the error on the initial checkout not on the commit!

Answer 2

I had credentials that were no longer used, but they were recorded in the settings.

It was enough to remove these old settings that my problem was solved.

Open Settings of Tortoise SVN:

1. Saved Data

   • Authentication data

     • Clear all

2. Refresh repository

3. Login again with right credencials