How To Fix /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE004 - No change log determined; Base Journal ID does not exist


/PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE -

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: No change log determined; Base Journal ID does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE004 - No change log determined; Base Journal ID does not exist ?
    The SAP error message /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE004 No change log determined; Base Journal ID does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change Log functionality, particularly when dealing with journal entries or financial documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a change log entry for a specified Base Journal ID, which may be due to several reasons.
    Causes:
    
    Non-Existent Base Journal ID: The Base Journal ID you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the journal entry was never created.
    Change Log Not Activated: The change log functionality may not be activated for the specific journal or document type you are working with.
    Data Deletion: The change log entries may have been deleted or purged from the system, leading to the absence of the required log.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access

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