How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES087 - Item is posted by an external application û rule &1 was not applied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Item is posted by an external application û rule &1 was not applied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES087 - Item is posted by an external application û rule &1 was not applied. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES087 indicates that an item was posted by an external application, and the specified posting rule (denoted by &1) was not applied. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, where posting rules govern how transactions related to fixed assets are processed.
  Cause:
  
  External Posting: The error arises when an asset transaction is posted from an external system (like a third-party application) rather than directly through SAP. The external application may not be configured to apply the necessary posting rules defined in SAP.
  Missing Configuration: The posting rules may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or the external application may not be sending the required data for the posting rules to be applied.
  Incompatibility: There may be a mismatch between the data structure or the expected input from the external application and what SAP requires for the posting rules to be applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Application Configuration: Ensure that the external application is configured to send the necessary data that aligns with the posting rules defined in SAP. This may involve reviewing the integration settings or data mapping.
  Review Posting Rules: In SAP, check the configuration of the posting rules in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the rules are correctly defined and active.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Transaction Code: OAOA (for defining posting rules)
  
  
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in the external application to catch and log such errors, allowing for easier troubleshooting in the future.
  Testing: Conduct tests to ensure that transactions posted from the external application are processed correctly in SAP. This may involve creating test transactions and verifying that the posting rules are applied as expected.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with SAP support for specific guidance related to the integration between the external application and SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Integration with External Systems: If you are using middleware or an interface to connect the external application with SAP, ensure that the interface is correctly set up to handle the posting rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on integrating external applications with SAP Asset Accounting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for both the external application and the SAP system to allow for proper posting.
  
  By addressing the configuration and integration aspects, you should be able to resolve the FAR_POSTING_RULES087 error and ensure that the posting rules are applied correctly for transactions coming from external applications.