How To Fix /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL002 - Journal &2 is not active in accounting system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Journal &2 is not active in accounting system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL002 - Journal &2 is not active in accounting system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL002 Journal &2 is not active in accounting system &1 typically indicates that the specified journal (in this case, &2) is not currently active or enabled in the specified accounting system (&1). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with financial transactions or journal entries in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Journal: The journal specified in the error message is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or the journal being disabled for some reason.
  Configuration Issues: The journal may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deactivated during a system update or maintenance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified journal.
  System Settings: The accounting system settings may not include the specified journal, or it may be set to a different status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Journal:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the journal in the SAP system.
  Check if the journal is marked as active. If not, activate it.
  This can typically be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the journal settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the journal is correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that all necessary parameters and settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user attempting to access the journal has the necessary permissions.
  If needed, update the user roles to include access to the journal.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing journals in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like OBY6 for journal settings) to access the configuration settings for journals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the specified journal is active and usable in the accounting system.