How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK038 - Deleting POB &1 is not supported as RAIs are terminated early

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_PROCESS_CHECK - Messages for Input Checks in Process Layer

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Deleting POB &1 is not supported as RAIs are terminated early

What causes this issue?

Deleting a POB is not supported if the revenue accounting items (RAIs)
for other POBs are marked for early contract termination.

System Response

The system stops processing the contract.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK038 - Deleting POB &1 is not supported as RAIs are terminated early ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK038 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of a Purchase Order (POB) because the related Revenue Accounting Items (RAIs) have been terminated early. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition processes in SAP, particularly when using the Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a Purchase Order (POB) that is linked to Revenue Accounting Items (RAIs) that have already been terminated. In SAP, certain processes are interlinked, and if RAIs are in a state that does not allow for the deletion of the associated POB, this error will be triggered. This can happen due to:
  
  Early Termination of RAIs: The RAIs have been processed or terminated in a way that does not allow for the associated POB to be deleted.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of records that are still