How To Fix /PM0/ABT_CHP_MESSAGE017 - No record exists in journal (key: &1, &2)

/PM0/ABT_CHP_MESSAGE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABT_CHP_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No record exists in journal (key: &1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABT_CHP_MESSAGE017 - No record exists in journal (key: &1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABT_CHP_MESSAGE017 No record exists in journal (key: &1, &2) typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific record in the journal for the given keys. This error is often encountered in the context of Asset Accounting or Project Management modules, where journal entries are crucial for tracking financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Journal Entry: The most common cause is that the journal entry for the specified key does not exist. This could be due to data not being posted correctly or the entry being deleted.
  Incorrect Key Values: The keys provided in the error message (represented by &1 and &2) may be incorrect or not correspond to any existing records in the journal.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or issues during data migration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the journal entries.
  
  
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