How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN108 - Cannot create reconciliation key greater than &1 for period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Cannot create reconciliation key greater than &1 for period &2

What causes this issue?

Too many postings have occurred in the current posting period.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

[Open: This might be a rare scenario where the reconciliation key runs
over the limit of 1000. Need more information for the admin to recover
from this situation.]

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN108 - Cannot create reconciliation key greater than &1 for period &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN108 indicates that there is an issue with creating a reconciliation key for a specific period. The message states that the reconciliation key cannot be created because it exceeds a defined limit for the specified period.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system has a configuration that limits the number of reconciliation keys that can be created for a given period. This limit is often set in the system settings and can vary based on business requirements.
  Data Volume: If there is a high volume of transactions or reconciliation keys already created for the specified period, it may exceed the allowed limit.
  Period Closing: The period may already be closed, preventing any further reconciliation keys from being created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for reconciliation keys in the SAP system. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand the limits set for reconciliation keys.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow for more reconciliation keys to be created.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Reconciliation Keys:
  
  Check the existing reconciliation keys for the specified period. If there are already many keys created, consider whether some can be archived or deleted if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Period Management:
  
  Ensure that the period in question is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it (if allowed) to create additional reconciliation keys.
  If reopening the period is not an option, consider creating the reconciliation keys in a different period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on reconciliation key limits and management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FARR (for Asset Accounting) to navigate to the relevant areas in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates related to reconciliation key management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to create the reconciliation key has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.