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Fixing the invalid JSON Error in AWS IAM Policies with Terraform

Learn how to resolve the common `invalid JSON` error encountered when attaching IAM policies to AWS Lambda functions in Terraform with step-by-step solutions. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/76161542/ asked by the user 'david backx' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/17596179/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/76162465/ provided by the user 'david backx' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/17596179/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Policy cointains an invalid JSON: invalid character 'a' looking for beginning value Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- Solving the invalid JSON Error when Attaching IAM Policies in Terraform When working with AWS Lambda functions using Terraform, it’s essential to ensure that your IAM policies are correctly defined. However, many users encounter the frustrating error message: "policy" contains an invalid JSON: invalid character 'a' looking for beginning of value. This error usually indicates an issue with the JSON format of the policy you’re trying to apply. In this post, we’ll explore the causes of this error and how to resolve it effectively. Understanding the Problem The problem arose when a Terraform user attempted to create and attach an IAM policy for their Lambda function to access S3 buckets. The policy was defined using a Terraform data resource. After creating the policy, they constantly faced an invalid JSON error. Here’s a rundown of what went wrong: Malformed JSON: The policy likely contained an incorrect syntax or character that Terraform couldn't interpret. Using Terraform with AWS: Terraform’s handling of JSON can sometimes present issues, especially when integrating with other AWS services. The Initial Terraform Setup Here’s a brief overview of how the initial policy was structured in Terraform: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] When this policy was processed, a plan to create the attachment threw back the invalid JSON error. Suggested Solutions Option 1: Creating a Shell Script Workaround If you're unable to fix the JSON error directly in Terraform, you can use a workaround by creating a shell script. This script will programmatically create the IAM policy using AWS CLI and then attach it to the role: Create a JSON policy file named bucket_access_policy.json with valid JSON format akin to this: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Shell Script (create_and_attach_policy.sh): [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Make sure your shell script is executable in GitHub Actions: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Option 2: Directly Fixing Terraform Configuration After some research, a fix for the issue directly in Terraform can also be used. Here’s how to create the IAM policy using the EOF block to ensure valid JSON formatting: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Next, attach the IAM policy to your Lambda role like this: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Conclusion Dealing with IAM policies in Terraform can sometimes lead to the invalid JSON error due to the intricacies of JSON syntax and Terraform's parsing requirements. Whether you choose the workaround of creating a shell script or correcting the Terraform configuration directly, understanding the underlying issue is key to overcoming this obstacle. By following the provided solutions, you can efficiently get past this roadblock and ensure your Lambda functions have the necessary access to S3 buckets. I hope this helps anyone struggling with this error! Feel free to share your own solutions or questions in the comments below.