How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION113 - Accounting principle may not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Accounting principle may not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION113 - Accounting principle may not be initial ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION113 indicates that the accounting principle in the system cannot be initialized or set to an initial state. This error typically arises in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of accounting principles for asset transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The accounting principle may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the accounting principles, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between different accounting principles.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or initialize the accounting principle.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow for the initialization of the accounting principle due to certain restrictions or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Accounting Principles.
  Ensure that the accounting principles are correctly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the accounting principles. This may involve reviewing the relevant tables and ensuring that all necessary entries exist.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to accounting principles. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on the version of SAP you are using and the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  SE16/SE11: Data dictionary and table viewing
  OAYD: Define accounting principles
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FARR_FOUNDATION113 for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and setup of accounting principles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.