How To Fix /EACC/MSG_DOC_JOURNL009 - Internal error: A target characteristic is not a header characteristic

/EACC/MSG_DOC_JOURNL009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_DOC_JOURNL -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Internal error: A target characteristic is not a header characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_DOC_JOURNL009 - Internal error: A target characteristic is not a header characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_DOC_JOURNL009 Internal error: A target characteristic is not a header characteristic typically occurs in the context of document journal processing in SAP, particularly when working with the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the characteristics being used in the document journal.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error often arises due to incorrect configuration in the document journal settings. Specifically, it may occur if the target characteristic that is being referenced is not defined as a header characteristic in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the document header or line items.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the document journal processing, they may not be correctly handling the characteristics, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document