How To Fix FARR_ACCR_DB036 - The change of setting cannot be saved for Co. code &1 and Acctpr. &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_DB - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management DB Access

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The change of setting cannot be saved for Co. code &1 and Acctpr. &2.

What causes this issue?

Usually revenue accounting close period should be later than migration
period, a period where transfer date sits. The migration period can be
the same period as revenue accounting close period only when the
following conditions are met:
The status of migration period is "migration" or "transition."
The status of revenue accounting closing period is "in closing."

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_DB036 - The change of setting cannot be saved for Co. code &1 and Acctpr. &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_DB036 indicates that there is an issue with saving changes to the settings for a specific company code and account period in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or restrictions in the configuration or data that prevent the changes from being saved.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified company code or account period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the asset accounting settings that need to be resolved before changes can be saved.
  Locked Periods: The account period may be locked for posting, preventing any changes from being made.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may not allow changes to be saved for the specified company code and account period.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified company code and account period.
  Review Data: Check for any inconsistencies in the asset accounting data. This may involve reviewing the configuration settings and ensuring that all required fields are correctly filled.
  Unlock Periods: If the account period is locked, you may need to unlock it or change the settings to allow for modifications.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly and allow for the desired changes.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OAYZ (for Asset Accounting configuration) or AS02 (to change asset master data) to review and make necessary changes.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration settings and requirements better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.