Skip to main content
Related Search Topics: Refilling Postage Errors & Troubleshooting
Print this support article

"General Authorization Failure" message on the SendPro C Lite, SendPro C, SendPro+, SendPro C Auto and SendPro Tablet

Add funds to your Reserve or Purchase Power account to resolve the "General Authorization Failure" message.
Products affected: SendPro® C Lite, SendPro® C, SendPro®+, SendPro® C Auto (2H00, 8H00, 9H00), SendPro® Tablet

Issue

The message "General Authorization Error" appears when you attempt to refill postage for the shipping labels balance.

Cause

There are not enough funds available in the Pitney Bowes Reserve Account or Pitney Bowes Purchase Power Account.

Resolution

  • Check the balance in your Reserve account. Add funds if it is less than the amount you are attempting to add to your shipping labels account.
  • Check the available credit in your Purchase Power account. Make a payment if it is less than the amount you are attempting to add to your shipping labels account. You can also request a Purchase Power credit limit increase using the the related topics link.
If you need further assistance, please contact us.

Related topics

UPDATED: June 30, 2022