---
title: TFNFR14 - Not allowed variables
description: Module Specification for the Azure Verified Modules (AVM) program
url: /spec/TFNFR14
type: default
tags: [
  Class-Resource, # MULTIPLE VALUES: this can be "Class-Resource" AND/OR "Class-Pattern" AND/OR "Class-Utility"
  Class-Pattern, # MULTIPLE VALUES: this can be "Class-Resource" AND/OR "Class-Pattern" AND/OR "Class-Utility"
  Class-Utility, # MULTIPLE VALUES: this can be "Class-Resource" AND/OR "Class-Pattern" AND/OR "Class-Utility"
  Type-NonFunctional, # SINGLE VALUE: this can be "Type-Functional" OR "Type-NonFunctional"
  Category-Inputs/Outputs, # SINGLE VALUE: this can be "Category-Testing" OR "Category-Telemetry" OR "Category-Contribution/Support" OR "Category-Documentation" OR "Category-CodeStyle" OR "Category-Naming/Composition" OR "Category-Inputs/Outputs" OR "Category-Release/Publishing"
  Language-Terraform, # MULTIPLE VALUES: this can be "Language-Bicep" AND/OR "Language-Terraform"
  Severity-MUST, # SINGLE VALUE: this can be "Severity-MUST" OR "Severity-SHOULD" OR "Severity-MAY"
  Persona-Owner, # MULTIPLE VALUES: this can be "Persona-Owner" AND/OR "Persona-Contributor"
  Persona-Contributor, # MULTIPLE VALUES: this can be "Persona-Owner" AND/OR "Persona-Contributor"
  Lifecycle-BAU, # SINGLE VALUE: this can be "Lifecycle-Initial" OR "Lifecycle-BAU" OR "Lifecycle-EOL"
  Validation-TBD # SINGLE VALUE: this can be "Validation-TF/Manual" OR "Validation-TF/CI/Informational" OR "Validation-TF/CI/Enforced"
]
priority: 21140
---

## ID: TFNFR14 - Category: Inputs - Not allowed variables

Since Terraform 0.13, `count`, `for_each` and `depends_on` are introduced for modules, module development is significantly simplified. Module's owners **MUST NOT** add variables like `enabled` or `module_depends_on` to control the entire module's operation. Boolean feature toggles are acceptable however.
