How To Fix F5A201 - You do not have authorization to reverse a posted entry

F5A201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 201

• Message text: You do not have authorization to reverse a posted entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A201 - You do not have authorization to reverse a posted entry ?

  The SAP error message F5A201, which states "You do not have authorization to reverse a posted entry," typically indicates that the user attempting to reverse a posted entry does not have the necessary authorization rights to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed for security and compliance reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the reversal of the posted entry. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on company policies or system configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error message. This will show you the last authorization check and help