How To Fix UJJ_EXCEPTION052 - New journal should have an undefined ID instead of &1

UJJ_EXCEPTION052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: New journal should have an undefined ID instead of &1

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UJJ_EXCEPTION052 - Details

• The SAP error message UJJ_EXCEPTION052, which states "New journal should have an undefined ID instead of &1," typically occurs in the context of the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that there is an issue with the journal entry ID being used when trying to create a new journal entry. The system expects the ID to be undefined (or empty) for a new journal entry, but it has received a specific ID instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Journal ID: The error usually arises when the system is trying to create a new journal entry, but it has been provided with an existing journal ID instead of allowing the system to generate a new one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the journal ID to be incorrectly assigned or retained.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate journal entries,