How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN017 - Error while retrieving messages

FARR_ACCR_MAIN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error while retrieving messages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN017 - Error while retrieving messages ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN017 typically indicates an issue related to the retrieval of messages in the context of the Accrual Engine (FARR - Financial Accounting: Accruals). This error can occur due to various reasons, such as configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system performance problems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the Accrual Engine configuration can lead to errors when trying to retrieve messages.
  Data Inconsistencies: Missing or inconsistent data in the relevant tables can cause the system to fail when attempting to retrieve messages.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance bottlenecks, it may lead to timeouts or failures in message retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to access the messages can also trigger this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the specific version of SAP you are using that could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings