How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES020 - The option "greater than" was used more than once for attribute &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The option "greater than" was used more than once for attribute &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES020 - The option "greater than" was used more than once for attribute &1. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES020 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of posting rules in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, it means that the "greater than" option has been used multiple times for the same attribute in the posting rules configuration, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you have defined multiple posting rules for the same attribute using the "greater than" condition. In SAP, each attribute can only have one unique condition for the "greater than" operator. If you attempt to define it more than once, the system will raise this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review and adjust the posting rules configuration in the Asset Accounting module. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for Asset Accounting. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Posting Rules.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Posting Rules:
  
  Look for the posting rules that have been defined for the relevant attributes.
  Identify any instances where the "greater than" condition has been applied more than once for the same attribute.
  
  
  
  Modify the Rules:
  
  Remove or modify the duplicate "greater than" conditions. Ensure that each attribute has only one "greater than" condition defined.
  If necessary, you may need to consolidate the rules or change the logic to accommodate your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the posting rules to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the posting logic works as intended.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform other team members about the adjustments in the posting rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Asset Accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset), to test the posting rules after modifications.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAR_POSTING_RULES020 error and ensure that your posting rules are correctly configured.