How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION368 - Material is not allowed for FI-CA sender component.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Material is not allowed for FI-CA sender component.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION368 - Material is not allowed for FI-CA sender component. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION368 indicates that a specific material is not allowed for the Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) sender component. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to process a material that has not been configured correctly for use in FI-CA.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question may not be set up properly in the system for use with the FI-CA module. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the material master data.
  Integration Issues: There may be integration issues between the materials management (MM) and FI-CA components, leading to restrictions on certain materials.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations that restrict the use of certain materials in financial transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the settings for the material. Ensure that it is correctly configured for use in FI-CA.
  Check the views related to accounting and sales to ensure that the material is allowed for financial transactions.
  
  
  
  Review FI-CA Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in FI-CA to see if there are any restrictions or specific settings that prevent the use of the material.
  Ensure that the material type is compatible with FI-CA processes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific business rules, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in FI-CA and MM integration.
  
  
  
  Error Logs and Documentation:
  
  Review any error logs or documentation related to the transaction that triggered the error. This may provide additional context or details about why the material is not allowed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the material can now be processed without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and FQEVENT (FI-CA Event Management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide insights into specific configurations or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FI-CA and material management for best practices and guidelines on configuring materials for financial transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.