How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES070 - If you leave Customer and Supplier empty, they are derived automatically.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 070

• Message text: If you leave Customer and Supplier empty, they are derived automatically.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES070 - If you leave Customer and Supplier empty, they are derived automatically. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES070 typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting and Asset Accounting when posting transactions related to fixed assets. This error indicates that the system requires either a customer or supplier to be specified, and if both fields are left empty, the system attempts to derive them automatically but fails to do so.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction related to fixed assets without specifying a customer or supplier.
  The system is unable to derive the customer or supplier based on the existing configuration or data in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Customer or Supplier: Ensure that you explicitly enter either a customer or supplier in the relevant fields when posting the transaction. This is the simplest way to avoid the error.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the system should be able to derive the customer or supplier automatically, check the following:
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data for customers and suppliers is correctly maintained in the system.
  Posting Rules: Review the posting rules in the configuration settings for Asset Accounting. Make sure that the rules for deriving customers and suppliers are correctly set up.
  Account Determination: Verify that the account determination settings are correctly configured to allow for automatic derivation of customers and suppliers.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using allows for the automatic derivation of customers and suppliers. Some transaction types may have specific requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction you are trying to perform and the associated requirements.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to see where the derivation process is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant or SAP support.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Asset Accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and others that may be relevant to your posting.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom enhancements, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of customer and supplier derivation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAR_POSTING_RULES070 error and successfully post your transactions.