How To Fix EP517 - You are not authorized for the reversal chain in company code &1

EP517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 517

• Message text: You are not authorized for the reversal chain in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP517 - You are not authorized for the reversal chain in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message EP517, which states "You are not authorized for the reversal chain in company code &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a reversal operation in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations for that specific action within the specified company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform reversals in the specified company code. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that restrict certain users from performing reversal transactions in certain company codes.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary permissions for reversal transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations