How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN013 - Parallel processing not configured correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Parallel processing not configured correctly

What causes this issue?

This issue occurs because the parallel processing is not configured
correctly for revenue posting.

System Response

The system stops the posting job from continuing.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

This configuration is maintained in the following
<DS:SIMG.FARR_PARA_PROCESS> Customizing activity</>:
<LS>Financial Accounting</> -> <PF>Revenue Accounting</> -> <LS>Revenue
Accounting Postings</> -> <PF>Configure Parallel Processing for Revenue
Posting</>

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_MAIN013 - Parallel processing not configured correctly ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN013: Parallel processing not configured correctly typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling (FI/CO) module, particularly when dealing with the Accrual Engine or similar processes that involve parallel processing.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The parallel processing settings in the SAP system may not be configured correctly. This can include missing or incorrect settings in the relevant configuration tables or parameters.
  
  
  System Resource Limitations: The system may not have enough resources (like memory or processing power) allocated to handle parallel processing effectively.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: If the jobs that are supposed to run in parallel are not scheduled correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to run parallel processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO) and ensure that the parallel processing settings are correctly configured.
  Verify the settings in the Accrual Engine configuration and ensure that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review System Resources:
  
  Check the system's performance and resource allocation. Ensure that there are sufficient resources available for parallel processing.
  You may need to consult with your Basis team to monitor system performance and adjust resource allocation if necessary.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling:
  
  Review the job scheduling settings to ensure that jobs are set up to run in parallel correctly.
  Use transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs and ensure they are running as expected.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to perform parallel processing.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to parallel processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SM37 (for job monitoring), and SU01 (for user management).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring parallel processing in the Accrual Engine.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.