How To Fix GLE_ECS_MAPI131 - Reversal for ECS item '&1' from application '&2' is not allowed.

GLE_ECS_MAPI131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MAPI - ECS: Message Class for MAPI Layer

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Reversal for ECS item '&1' from application '&2' is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI131 - Reversal for ECS item '&1' from application '&2' is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI131 indicates that a reversal for an ECS (Electronic Cash System) item is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with electronic cash systems or specific accounting entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The ECS item you are trying to reverse may be associated with a transaction type that does not permit reversals. Certain transactions, once completed, may be locked for reversal due to business rules or configurations.
  
  
  Status of the ECS Item: The ECS item may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the item has already been processed or cleared, it may not be eligible for reversal.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict reversals for certain types of ECS items or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the reversal may not have the necessary permissions to