How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG187 - updatetype_id for journal entry &1 is less than existing entry &2

/PM0/ABJ_MSG187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: updatetype_id for journal entry &1 is less than existing entry &2

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/PM0/ABJ_MSG187 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG187 indicates that there is an issue with the update type ID for a journal entry. Specifically, it states that the updatetype_id for the journal entry &1 is less than the existing entry &2. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or journal entries in SAP, particularly when trying to update or post a new entry that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Update Type Conflict: The error suggests that the system is trying to process a journal entry with an update type ID that is lower than an existing entry. This can happen if the system is configured to prevent updates that would result in an inconsistency in the financial records.
  Incorrect Posting Sequence: If journal entries are being posted out of sequence or if there are dependencies between entries that are not being respected, this error can occur.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with