How To Fix UJJ_EXCEPTION053 - For journal &1, old ID or autoreverse ID is wrong

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: For journal &1, old ID or autoreverse ID is wrong

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJJ_EXCEPTION053 - For journal &1, old ID or autoreverse ID is wrong ?

  The SAP error message UJJ_EXCEPTION053 typically indicates an issue with the journal entry in the context of the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) in SAP S/4HANA. This error suggests that there is a problem with the old ID or autoreverse ID associated with the journal entry you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Old ID: The old ID referenced in the journal entry may not exist or may have been deleted or modified.
  Autoreverse ID Issues: If the journal entry is set to autoreverse, the autoreverse ID may be incorrect or not properly linked to the original entry.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect references in the database.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for journal entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify IDs: Check the old ID and autoreverse ID in the journal entry. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to existing entries in the system.
  Check for Deletions: Ensure that the old ID has not been deleted or modified in a way that would cause it to be invalid.
  Review Autoreverse Settings: If the entry is set to autoreverse, verify that the autoreverse ID is correctly configured and linked to the original journal entry.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FB02 (Change Document) to investigate the journal entries in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UJJ_EXCEPTION053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.