How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION563 - Customer &1, comp. code &2: retention start is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Customer &1, comp. code &2: retention start is &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION563 - Customer &1, comp. code &2: retention start is &3 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION563 typically relates to the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, specifically in the context of retention periods for assets. This error indicates that there is an issue with the retention start date for a customer in a specific company code.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the retention start date for a customer (in this case, the asset) is not set correctly or is invalid. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  The retention start date is earlier than the asset's acquisition date.
  The retention start date is not defined in the system for the specified customer and company code.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to asset retention periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the asset master data for the customer in question (using transaction code AS03).
  Verify the retention start date and ensure it is set correctly. It should not be earlier than the acquisition date of the asset.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for asset accounting related to retention periods. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Retention Periods.
  
  
  Ensure that the retention periods are correctly defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Update Asset Master Data:
  
  If the retention start date is incorrect, update the asset master data with the correct date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  AS03 (Display Asset)
  AS02 (Change Asset)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the FARR_FOUNDATION563 error message.