How To Fix EP504 - You are not authorized to reverse loan postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 504

• Message text: You are not authorized to reverse loan postings

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to reverse loan postings.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP504 - You are not authorized to reverse loan postings ?

  The SAP error message EP504, which states "You are not authorized to reverse loan postings," typically indicates that the user attempting to reverse a loan posting does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) where loan postings are managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to reverse loan postings. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that restrict certain users from reversing loan postings based on their roles or the status of the loan.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user role that includes the necessary permissions for loan posting reversals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error message. This will show you the last authorization