How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG018 - No journal entry for contract &1 for changed entities &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No journal entry for contract &1 for changed entities &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG018 - No journal entry for contract &1 for changed entities &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG018 indicates that there is no journal entry for a specific contract and the changed entities in the system. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial postings or journal entries related to contracts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Journal Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is no existing journal entry for the specified contract and the entities that have been changed. This could happen if:
  
  The journal entry was never created.
  The journal entry was deleted or not posted correctly.
  There is a mismatch in the data being referenced (e.g., incorrect contract number or entity).
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: Changes made to the contract or related entities may not have been properly reflected in the financial postings, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or create journal entries for the specified contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Journal Entries: Verify if there are any existing journal entries for the specified contract. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents) and checking the entries.
  
  
  Create Missing Journal Entry: If no journal entry exists, you may need to create one manually. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered to reflect the changes made to the contract.
  
  
  Review Changes: If changes were made to the contract or entities, ensure that these changes are correctly reflected in the financial postings. You may need to reprocess or adjust the entries.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create journal entries for the contract in question.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FB01: Post Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.