How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION381 - Start date type must be: Available on creation, Available after creation

FARR_FOUNDATION381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Start date type must be: Available on creation, Available after creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION381 - Start date type must be: Available on creation, Available after creation ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION381 indicates that there is an issue with the start date type of a certain object or transaction in the SAP system, specifically in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules. The error message states that the start date type must be either "Available on creation" or "Available after creation."
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify an asset or a related object, and the start date type you have selected does not meet the required criteria. The system expects the start date to be set in a way that aligns with the asset's lifecycle and availability status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Start Date Type: Ensure that the start date type you are using is either "Available on creation" or "Available after creation." You may need to adjust the settings in the asset master