How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION018 - Error in module &1; invalid data returned in parameter &2

FARR_FOUNDATION018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error in module &1; invalid data returned in parameter &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION018 - Error in module &1; invalid data returned in parameter &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION018 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in a specific module, where invalid data has been returned in a parameter. This error is often related to the Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA) modules within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Data: The error usually arises when the system encounters unexpected or invalid data in the parameters being processed. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration settings.
  Data inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data.
  Issues with user inputs or data uploads.
  Problems with the underlying database or data integrity.
  
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be returning unexpected results.
  
  
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system itself, especially if you are using an older version or have not applied the latest patches.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being processed when the