How To Fix IST_EBS171 - User &1 does not have authorization for mass reversal

IST_EBS171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 171

• Message text: User &1 does not have authorization for mass reversal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS171 - User &1 does not have authorization for mass reversal ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS171 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a mass reversal operation. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as reversing accounting documents or entries in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, user permissions are managed through authorization objects, and if a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the required permissions, the system will generate an error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorizations for mass reversal.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorizations:
  
  The specific authorization object related to mass reversal may vary based on the configuration of your SAP system. Common authorization objects that