How To Fix FARR_RAI097 - Item &1: Mismatch of internal- and external WBS element number

FARR_RAI097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Item &1: Mismatch of internal- and external WBS element number

What causes this issue?

The item &v1& has been sent with a value &v2& in field PSPNR which does
not match the value determined by the externally used WBS element number
PS_POSID for this field &v3&.

System Response

The item cannot be transferred.

How to fix this error?

The internal WBS element is part of the fix COPA characteristics
(COPACRIT) and may also be filled. However, the external WBS element is
used to determine the internal one and the result is checked against a
given internal number in the revenue accounting item to avoid
inconsistent settings.
Check which field is incorrect and change either field PS_POSID or
PSPNR.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI097 - Item &1: Mismatch of internal- and external WBS element number ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI097 indicates a mismatch between the internal and external Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element numbers in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the WBS element data being processed, which can occur during various transactions, such as asset acquisition or transfer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The WBS element number entered may not match the expected format or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be discrepancies in the configuration settings for WBS elements in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The WBS element may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Integration Issues: If the WBS element is being used across different modules (e.g., Project System and Asset Accounting), there may be inconsistencies in how the data is maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify WBS Element: Check the WBS element number entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct