How To Fix UJJ_EXCEPTION028 - Journals cannot be deleted before they are unposted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJJ_EXCEPTION - BPC: Message Class for UJJ Exception

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Journals cannot be deleted before they are unposted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJJ_EXCEPTION028 - Journals cannot be deleted before they are unposted ?

  The SAP error message UJJ_EXCEPTION028 indicates that there is an attempt to delete journal entries that have not been unposted. In SAP, journal entries must be unposted before they can be deleted. This is a safeguard to ensure data integrity and prevent accidental loss of important financial records.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user tries to delete a journal entry that is still in a posted state.
  The system enforces rules that prevent the deletion of posted entries to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Unpost the Journal Entry:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or application where the journal entry is managed (e.g., using transaction codes like FB08 for reversing documents).
  Locate the journal entry you wish to delete.
  Unpost the journal entry. This may involve reversing the entry or using a specific unposting function.
  
  
  
  Delete the Journal Entry:
  
  Once the journal entry is unposted, you can proceed to delete it.
  Use the appropriate transaction