How To Fix /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE009 - Journal IDs must not be the same

/PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Journal IDs must not be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE009 - Journal IDs must not be the same ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE009 Journal IDs must not be the same typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or journal entries where the system is enforcing a rule that prevents the use of duplicate journal IDs within a specific context. This error is often encountered in modules related to financial accounting, controlling, or project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Journal Entries: The error indicates that there are two or more journal entries being processed that have the same Journal ID. This could happen if:
  
  A user is trying to post multiple entries with the same ID.
  There is a system or configuration issue that is causing the same ID to be generated for different entries.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow duplicate journal IDs for certain types of transactions.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter the same Journal ID when creating new entries.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Journal IDs: Review the