How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION141 - Account determination for deferred cost failed for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 141

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

What causes this issue?

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

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.
Maintain a matching entry in the BRF+ decision table for deferred costs
in the Account Determination application.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION141 - Account determination for deferred cost failed for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION141 indicates that there is an issue with the account determination for deferred costs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the appropriate account to post deferred costs for a specific company code.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for deferred costs 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 asset master data may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in account determination.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the relevant transaction may not be correctly defined in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Deferred Costs.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts for deferred costs are defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code in question has the correct settings and that the account determination is properly linked to it.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question (Transaction code: AS02).
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct company code and that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the accounts required for posting deferred costs are created in the chart of accounts and are active.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, try to replicate the issue with different assets or company codes to see if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.