How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION567 - Customer &1, comp. code &2: status of purpose is &3 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 567

• Message text: Customer &1, comp. code &2: status of purpose is &3 (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION567 - Customer &1, comp. code &2: status of purpose is &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION567 typically relates to issues in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, specifically concerning the status of a purpose for a customer in a particular company code. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  Cause of the Error
  
  Status of Purpose: The error indicates that there is an issue with the status of a specific purpose (e.g., a financial purpose or a business purpose) associated with a customer in the specified company code. The status could be set to a value that does not allow the intended operation (e.g., it might be inactive or blocked).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the customer master data or the purpose settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the customer or the company code that are causing the system to reject the operation.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data: 
  
  Go to the customer master data in the SAP system and verify the status of the purpose for the customer in question. Ensure that it is set correctly and is active.
  Transaction codes like FD03 (Display Customer) can be used to check the details.
  
  
  
  Review Purpose Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the purposes in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Financial Accounting > Define Purposes.
  Ensure that the purpose is correctly defined and that its status allows for the intended transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation related to the customer and purpose.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and F-02 (General Posting) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FARR_FOUNDATION567 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.