Facebook Error #200: Permission Issues and Fixes
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Last Update 3 months ago
What is Facebook Error #200?
Facebook Error #200 is a permissions-related error that occurs when an app attempts to perform an action for which it does not have the necessary permissions. This typically happens when an app tries to post, access, or interact with Facebook content without the appropriate user or page permissions.
Please Note:
For any account-specific issues, please contact Facebook directly through their Help Pages, as Soutle cannot assist with Facebook settings.
Common Error #200 Messages
(OAuthException - #200) Permissions error
This occurs when the required permissions are not granted or revoked. It can happen if the user denies permissions during login.
(OAuthException—#200) The user has not authorized the application to perform this action. This happens when Soutle attempts to post or access data without proper authorization.
(#200) The subject does not have permission to post videos on this target.
(#200) The subject does not have permission to post photos on this page.
(OAuthException - #200) (#200) The user does not have sufficient administrative permission for this action on this page
Occurs when a user tries to post to a Facebook Page without being an Admin or Editor
(OAuthException - #200) (#200) Insufficient permission to post to target on behalf of the viewer
The app is trying to post on behalf of a user or page that it does not have permission to manage.
Common Causes For Facebook #200 Error On Soutle
1. Missing Required Permissions
Soutle does not have the necessary permissions to perform the requested action.
The user denies certain permissions when prompted during Facebook login.
2. Posting to Facebook Without Proper Access
The user has not granted Soutle permission to manage their Facebook Page.
The app is using a User Access Token instead of a Page Access Token.
The token being used lacks publish_pages or pages_manage_posts permission.3. Expired or Invalid Access Token
The Facebook token has expired, been revoked, or is invalid.
The token does not belong to the correct user/page.
How To Fix Facebook #200 Error
Re-authorize Your Facebook Permissions:
If your Facebook Page or Instagram Profile is experiencing errors, you may need to re-authorize access with Soutle. This is a standard procedure and easy to follow using the guide below.
Remove Soutle from Facebook:
1. Log in to your Facebook account and go to Settings & Privacy.
2. Under Settings & privacy, click Settings
3. In the left-hand menu, select Business Integrations.
4. Find Soutle in the list of apps and click Remove.
5. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Check or uncheck the notification checkbox as needed, then click Remove.
6. Soutle has now been successfully removed from your Facebook integrations.
Reconnect Facebook page to Soutle:
Once you've removed the integration from Facebook, you need to reconnect it in Soutle:
1. Navigate back to the Soutle website inside your browser and go to “Channels” on the left sidebar.
2. You'll notice that some of your Facebook Page(s) or Instagram Profiles are disconnected. You'll need to reconnect them by clicking on the "Re-connect" button.
3. You’ll be redirected back to the Facebook website where you'll see a pop-up meant to confirm you're logged in as the right user. Rest assured, this does give Soutle the permission to manage your Personal Facebook Profile in any way.
4. A permissions pop-up will help you ensure all permission toggles are enabled. Otherwise, you will not be able to create and publish posts via Soutle to your Social Profiles.
5. This is simply an authorization step inside Facebook. You'll be able to choose which Pages to connect to Soutle later.
6. Next, you'll be redirected back to Soutle, where you'll see a list of all the Facebook Pages available to connect to Soutle through your Profile.
7. Choose which Facebook Page(s) you want to re-connect by checking the relevant box
8. You will receive a notification that your account is successfully updated.
Two-Factor Authentication
If you continue encountering any of the #200 errors even after granting the relevant permissions, be sure to check if Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled on your Instagram Profile & Facebook Page.
Having 2FA enabled on one of the accounts while not on the other can also lead to the #200 errors and failed posts. Ensure you have 2FA enabled on both Instagram and Facebook as they are directly linked and then try to publish the content again.
If you are still encountering permission errors after following these steps, please contact our customer support with the following details:
Specific details about the Page;
Screenshots of your Facebook permissions settings.
This information will help us report the issue to Facebook to investigate!
Note: If you're having trouble with a Facebook account, please contact Facebook directly via their Help Pages as Facebook settings are not something we at SmarterQueue can assist with.
FAQs About Facebook #200 Error
What is Facebook Error 200?
Facebook Error 200 usually occurs when required permissions to post content are missing or revoked.
How can I prevent this error in the future?
Ensure that all permissions are granted when connecting your Facebook account to Soutle, and periodically review your Facebook integrations to avoid issues.
Can Soutle fix Facebook account-specific issues?
No, for any account-related issues, please contact Facebook directly through their Help Center.
Why Do I Need to Re-Authorize All Meta Permission Types?
Facebook and Instagram require that all permissions be explicitly granted when using a third-party tool like Soutle. If any permission is missing, certain features may not work correctly.
Why Do I Need to Be an Admin of My Facebook Page to Connect It to Soutle?
To grant the necessary permissions, you must have Admin or Editor access to the Facebook Page. If you are not an Admin, you will not be able to authorize the connection.