How To Fix FARR_RAI023 - Configuration of class &1 is inconsistent or not updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Configuration of class &1 is inconsistent or not updated

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.FARR_RAIC>revenue accounting item class</> is not consistent.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To obtain more detailed information, call the maintenance of revenue
accounting item classes and perform a consistency check for this class.
INCLUDE RAI_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Follow the instructions below, depending on the type of error.
<ZH>Customer Fields</>
For the revenue accounting item class, you activated customer fields in
the field selection, but these fields are not (or are no longer)
contained in the Customizing include of the field catalog.
Check the field selection for the class in the configuration. To do so,
select the class and choose the <LS>@3R@ Customer Fields</> (<LS>Choose
Customer Fields</>) pushbutton.
The system indicates those active customer fields that are not in the
Customizing include. You can delete these fields from the configuration.
Before you generate the interface for the class (in the Customizing
activity <LS>Generate Interfaces for Revenue Accounting Item Classes
</>), check if the Customizing includes were transported to the system
completely.
<ZH>Index Fields</>
You defined index fields for the revenue accounting item class, but
these fields are not (or are no longer) contained in the pool of
available fields.
This situation can arise, for example, if you deactivate a customer
field that is still used in an index.
Check the indexes for the class in the configuration. Select the class
and choose the <LS>@U3@ Indexes</> (<LS>Manage Indexes</>) pushbutton.
The system indicates those indexes that have errors.
To make the revenue accounting item class consistent, either modify the
indexes, or change the field selection of the class (customer fields,
interface components).
<ZH>Structures</>
You used fields for the revenue accounting item class that are not
contained in the work structure.
The fields used in the class are automatically added to the work
structures when the configuration of the class is activated. Activate
the configuration of the class.
<ZH>Update of the Configuration</>
If the definition of the interface components or customer fields change
after the last configuration version was created, the system requests
you to update the configuration of the class.
To update the configuration of the class, call the configuration of this
class in change mode and then save.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI023 - Configuration of class &1 is inconsistent or not updated ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI023 indicates that there is an inconsistency or an outdated configuration related to a specific class in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration settings for a particular class, which can lead to issues in processing transactions related to asset management.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The class specified in the error message may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Outdated Configuration: Changes in the configuration may not have been updated or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interact with the asset classes, they may not be aligned with the current configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Classifications.
  Verify that the class mentioned in the error message is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the class is missing or outdated, you may need to create or update the configuration.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and settings are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  Review any custom code or enhancements that may be affecting the asset class configuration.
  Ensure that they are compatible with the current configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting for any specific guidance on the error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (for class configuration) and OAYI (for asset classes).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FARR_RAI023 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the configuration works as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency or outdated configuration causing the error message FARR_RAI023 in SAP.