How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG131 - Journal status "&1" does not match application

/PM0/ABJ_MSG131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Journal status "&1" does not match application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG131 - Journal status "&1" does not match application ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG131 Journal status "&1" does not match application typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project Management (PM) module, particularly when dealing with journal entries or transactions related to project accounting.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a mismatch between the status of a journal entry and the expected status for the application or process you are trying to execute. The status "&1" represents the current status of the journal entry, which may not be compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Journal Status: The journal entry may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it might be closed, archived, or in a status that is not valid for the current operation).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define valid statuses for specific applications, and the current status does not meet