How To Fix /PM0/ABP_API_MESSAGE001 - Effective date and journal ID cannot be entered at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_API_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Effective date and journal ID cannot be entered at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_API_MESSAGE001 - Effective date and journal ID cannot be entered at the same time ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_API_MESSAGE001 indicates that there is a conflict in the data being entered, specifically regarding the effective date and journal ID. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings or journal entries where both an effective date and a journal ID are being specified simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is designed to accept either an effective date or a journal ID for processing, but not both at the same time. This is likely due to the way the underlying business logic is structured in the SAP application, which expects a clear and unambiguous input for processing financial transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are only entering one of the two fields—either the effective date or the journal ID—but not both. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the input fields in the transaction or