How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC636 - Application with journal status '&1' is not an external change option

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC -

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Application with journal status '&1' is not an external change option

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC636 - Application with journal status '&1' is not an external change option ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC636 Application with journal status '&1' is not an external change option typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Process Management (BPM) or SAP Process Integration (PI) when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a journal entry that is not allowed due to its current status.
  Cause:
  
  Journal Status: The error indicates that the journal entry you are trying to modify or interact with has a status that does not permit external changes. This could be due to the journal being in a locked state, already processed, or in a status that is not meant for external modifications.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain operations based on the journal status.
  Business Logic: The business process defined in the system may have specific rules that prevent changes to certain journal statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Journal Status: Review the status of the journal entry you are trying to work with. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays journal entries and checking their statuses.
  Modify the Journal Entry: If the journal status is not appropriate for the action you are trying to perform, you may need to change the status of the journal entry (if possible) or choose a different journal entry that is in a suitable status.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to journal entries and their statuses to understand the allowed operations for each status.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings related to journal entries in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly to allow the desired operations.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to journal entries, such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), depending on your context.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to perform the actions you are attempting on the journal entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message you are encountering in SAP.