How To Fix FARR_PROD_CLEANUP020 - Header IDs from non-external sender components were found

FARR_PROD_CLEANUP020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_PROD_CLEANUP - Clean-Up and Reversal of Productive Data

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Header IDs from non-external sender components were found

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

FARR_PROD_CLEANUP020 - Details

• The SAP error message FARR_PROD_CLEANUP020 indicates that there are header IDs from non-external sender components found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) component.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when the system detects that there are header IDs associated with transactions or documents that are not originating from external sender components. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system expects certain header IDs to be linked to external sources but finds them linked to internal processes instead.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to the generation of header IDs that do not conform to expected standards.
  System Errors: Bugs or errors in the system that lead to improper handling of document headers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check