How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI228 - Invalid accounting principle &1 in row &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Invalid accounting principle &1 in row &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI228 - Invalid accounting principle &1 in row &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI228 indicates that there is an issue with the accounting principle specified in a contract or financial document. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar financial applications where contracts are managed.
  Cause:
  The error message "Invalid accounting principle &1 in row &2" suggests that:
  
  The accounting principle specified in the contract does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  There may be a mismatch between the accounting principles defined in the system and those being used in the contract.
  The accounting principle may not be assigned to the relevant company code or may not be active.
  There could be a data entry error where an incorrect accounting principle code was entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Accounting Principles:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the accounting principles defined in the system.
  Ensure that the accounting principle referenced in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Contract Data:
  
  Review the contract or document in question and check the accounting principle specified in the relevant row.
  Ensure that the accounting principle is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid entry in the system.
  
  
  
  Company Code Assignment:
  
  Verify that the accounting principle is assigned to the appropriate company code. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Review:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the accounting principle in the contract and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on accounting principles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining accounting principles) or RECN (for contract management) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify accounting principles and contracts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid accounting principle in your SAP system.