How To Fix /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL117 - Configuration of source doc persistence for data basis &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Configuration of source doc persistence for data basis &1 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL117 - Configuration of source doc persistence for data basis &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL117 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of source document persistence for a specific data basis. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Environment Management or the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF), where source documents are used for tracking and managing data flows.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source document persistence settings for the specified data basis (&1) may not be fully configured or may be missing entirely.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be conflicting or incorrect settings in the configuration that prevent the system from properly processing source documents.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that led to incomplete or inconsistent settings.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the software or components may not be compatible, leading to configuration issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the settings for source document persistence.
  Verify that all required settings for the specified data basis are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to source document persistence to ensure that you have followed all necessary steps for configuration.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE80 to check the data dictionary and ensure that the relevant tables and structures are correctly defined and consistent.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and logs, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SLG1 (Application Log), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on source document persistence and related configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL117.