Updating recurring profiles via NVP #10002: Authentication/Authorization Failed
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Hi,
I'm trying to implement a referral program on a clients website. This would allow customers to gain discount on existing recurring profiles when they invite friends.
I am having problems with the PayPal NVP API. When I try to update the billing and tax amount I get: PayPal gateway has rejected request. You do not have permissions to make this API call (#10002: Authentication/Authorization Failed).
Here is the request I am making:
https://api-3t.paypal.com/nvp
{
"PROFILEID":"<specific profile id>",
"AMT":"24.00",
"TAXAMT":"2.28",
"CURRENCYCODE":"EUR",
"METHOD":"UpdateRecurringPaymentsProfile",
"VERSION":"72.0",
"BUTTONSOURCE":"Magento_Cart_Community"
}
Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?
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I would also like to add that all other Paypal functionality works fine (including creation, cancelation of recurring payments).

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