The network sends this cause when the UE requests access or de-registration in a CAG cell unauthorized by its allowed CAG list for the PLMN. The network also sends it for those requests in a non-CAG cell when the UE is authorized for CAG cells only.
Our summary of the spec text quoted below.
1What the spec says
Name in the cause table
Not authorized for this CAG or authorized for CAG cells only
This 5GMM cause is sent to the UE if the UE requests access or de-registration: i) in a CAG cell with a CAG-ID which is not authorized based on the UE's "allowed CAG list" for the PLMN; or ii) in a non-CAG cell, wherein the UE is only allowed to [...]
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