How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN333 - Posting category of &1 and &2 will be reversed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Posting category of &1 and &2 will be reversed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN333 - Posting category of &1 and &2 will be reversed. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN333 indicates that there is an issue with the posting categories involved in a financial transaction, specifically related to the reversal of postings. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an attempt to reverse a posting that has incompatible posting categories.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The posting categories specified in the transaction do not match the expected categories for reversal.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the asset accounting settings.
  The transaction may involve a posting that is not eligible for reversal due to its nature (e.g., certain types of adjustments or corrections).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Categories: Review the posting categories involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are compatible for reversal. You can do this by checking the configuration in the Asset Accounting settings.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration with General Ledger -> Define Posting Types.
  Ensure that the posting types for the original transaction and the reversal are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type: Verify the transaction type used for the posting. Some transaction types may not allow reversals. Check if the transaction type used is set up to allow reversals.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the posting categories and their compatibility.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the scenario in a test environment to identify the exact cause of the error without affecting production data.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS02: Change Asset
  AB08: Reverse Asset Posting
  F-92: Asset Retirement by Scrapping
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for Asset Accounting to understand the posting categories and their implications.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the posting behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.