A 403 error typically indicates a permissions issue. In the context of Ory, this could mean that the authentication token you're using does not have the necessary permissions to update an identity. According to the [Ory API reference](https://www.ory.sh/docs/reference/api), to perform the update operation, you must be authenticated by means of one of the following methods: * oryAccessToken Ensure that the token you're using is valid and has the necessary permissions to update an identity. If you're still encountering issues, it might be helpful to check the exact error message you're receiving for more details.

Based on the information provided in the extracts, it's not entirely clear why the

kratos.iupdate(user)

operation is failing. However, there are a few things you can check: 1. Authentication: As mentioned earlier, you need to be authenticated with an

oryAccessToken

to perform the update operation. Make sure you're properly authenticated before trying to update an identity. 2. Identity Schema: If you're trying to update an identity with a new schema, make sure you've properly versioned your schemas as described in the [Ory documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/manage-identities/best-practices#updating-identity-schemas). Existing identities will continue to use the old schema until you migrate them to the new one. 3. Error Messages: Check the exact error message you're receiving when the operation fails. This could provide more insight into what's going wrong. If you're still having trouble, you might find it helpful to consult the [Ory API reference](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/reference/api) or the [Ory community](https://www.ory.sh/community) for more assistance.