How To Fix FARR_INB_MAIN082 - Archived data exists for performance obligation &2 (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_INB_MAIN - Messages for Inbound Processing

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Archived data exists for performance obligation &2 (&1)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to process revenue accounting item &V1& that contributes
to performance obligation &V2& (contract &V3&). This is not possible
because the contract and/or the revenue accounting items for this
performance obligation have already been archived.

System Response

The revenue accounting item cannot be processed before all archived data
for the performance obligation (contract data and revenue accounting
items) has been reloaded.

How to fix this error?

Reload the archived data for contract &V3&. Use transaction
<DS:TRAN.SARA>SARA </>with archiving objects<DS> </><ZK>FARR_CONTR</>
and <ZK>FARR_INB</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_INB_MAIN082 - Archived data exists for performance obligation &2 (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_INB_MAIN082 indicates that there is archived data related to a performance obligation in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module, where performance obligations are tracked for revenue recognition purposes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to process or access a performance obligation that has archived data associated with it. This can happen if:
  
  The performance obligation has been archived due to data retention policies.
  The system is trying to access or modify data that is no longer available in the active database but is instead stored in an archive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Settings: Review the archiving settings in your SAP system to understand the retention policies for performance obligations. Ensure that the archiving process is functioning as intended.
  
  
  Access Archived Data: If you need to access the archived data for reporting or analysis, you may need to use the appropriate transaction codes or tools to retrieve archived data. This could involve using transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archived objects.
  
  
  Reprocess the Performance Obligation: If the performance obligation needs to be processed again, you may need to unarchive the relevant data or ensure that the necessary data is available in the active database.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the RAR module for specific guidance on handling archived performance obligations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving) and other RAR-related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the RAR module to ensure that they align with your business processes and archiving requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FARR_INB_MAIN082 error and ensure that your performance obligations are managed correctly within the SAP system.