See? Ostensibly your “problem” was resolved prior to the time stamp on this thread so it was pointless other than to show that you’re confused. Nobody here (but you and mom) know what your op-privileges are at IBKR and you think that shorting a call is the same risk as shorting a put.
Try to replicate the message by shorting a call. If it lets you do so then it is further proof this thread is pointless.
I don't think that, you assume that. I made the mistake to include both in the same group of privileges, but thanks to FSU I realized that they are at a different level. I opened the account a few years ago, and since that time I never checked permissions so I forgot that they are in different groups, that is all. But you want to make a story about it.
I can only work with what's given. Ostensibly the error msg was resolved before this thread so place an order to short a call, limit order above market, and call mom. If no error msg then it's all peachy. Something that would have occurred to most in a second or two. Critical thinking.
I can see your detective skills, but they are wasted here. Don't you think that you would be more appreciated with a more interesting case?