Message type: E = Error
Message class:  /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL -  
Message number: 051
Message text: Characteristic &1 is not contained in the line item in journal &2
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The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL051 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found in the line item of the specified journal (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when working with journal entries or line items that require certain characteristics to be present for processing.
Cause: Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the line item of the journal entry. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to include the required characteristic in the journal entries or line items. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
Solution: Check Journal Entry: Review the journal entry associated with the error. Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the line item. Update Configuration:
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