How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION135 - Account determination for deferred revenue failed for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Account determination for deferred revenue failed for company code &1

What causes this issue?

The account determination for the <ZK>deferred revenue </>account failed
because the system found no configuration entry for company code &v1&,
accounting principle &v2&, POB (performance obligation) type &v3& and
reference account &v4&.

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

System Response

The revenue accounting item was not processed for accounting principle
&v2&.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

You need to create a matching entry in your configuration.
Find this configuration step in the Manage Your Solution app under
<ZK>Configure Your Solution # Finance # Revenue and Cost Accounting #
Contract-Based Revenue Recognition -> Configure Account Determination
Rules</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION135 - Account determination for deferred revenue failed for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION135 indicates that there is an issue with the account determination for deferred revenue in the context of the Financial Accounting and Revenue Recognition module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the appropriate account for posting deferred revenue transactions for a specific company code.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for deferred revenue may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not have the necessary account determination settings.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as customer or contract data) may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the appropriate accounts.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings between different modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for account determination in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts for deferred revenue are defined for the relevant company code.
  You can find this under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Revenue Recognition > Account Determination.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code specified in the transaction has the correct settings for deferred revenue.
  Check if the company code is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transaction (e.g., customer master, contract master) to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the relevant fields for account determination are filled in.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the transaction with different company codes or configurations to identify if the issue is specific to a certain setup.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify account determination settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FARR_FOUNDATION135 error in your SAP system.