Google Chat App Not Found Error
Resolving Chat API configuration issues for Google Spaces migration.
Overview
Error Message
"The service chat has thrown an exception. HttpStatusCode is NotFound. Google Chat app not found. To create a Chat app, you must turn on the Chat API and configure the app in the Google Cloud console."
API Configuration Required
Root Cause
Missing Chat API Configuration
This error occurs specifically when using Google Service Accounts and attempting to retrieve Google Spaces through the Get-list function.
The Problem
- • Google Chat API is not enabled in Google Cloud console
- • Or the Chat API is enabled but not properly configured
- • Service account cannot access Chat/Spaces functionality
Solution
Enable and Configure Chat API
Verify Chat API is Enabled
Ensure the Google Chat API is enabled during Step 2 of the service account creation process as described in "Google Workspace Migration: Create Your Service Account"
Complete Chat API Configuration
Confirm that Google Chat API configuration has been completed properly in the Google Cloud console
Review Custom Account Configuration
Consult the documentation on configuring the Google Chat API when using a Custom Google Account for additional settings