How To Fix FeatureDependencyId are not registered Error

Problem

When you run powershell on your server you get the following error:
The local farm is not accessible. Cmdlets with FeatureDependencyId are not registered.

 

Solution

Make sure the logged in user has rights to the SharePoint_Configuration database

• SharePoint_Shell_Access
• DB_owner (try reducing the privileges after you get it working in order to support “least privileges”