How To Fix FARR_RAI120 - Error retrieving messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error retrieving messages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI120 - Error retrieving messages ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI120 typically indicates an issue with retrieving messages in the context of the SAP system, particularly related to the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying data.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or execute the transaction.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the Asset Accounting settings or related modules.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the database that the system is trying to access.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may fail to retrieve messages.
  Transport Issues: If recent changes were transported to the system, there might be issues with the transport that affect message retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant transactions and data. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure everything is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing settings in transaction codes like OAA3 (for asset classes) or OAYZ (for message control).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data. You can use transaction codes like ABST2 or ABST3 to check for inconsistencies in asset data.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and check for any background jobs or processes that may be affecting the system's ability to retrieve messages. If necessary, optimize performance or schedule heavy jobs during off-peak hours.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  OAA3: Define Asset Classes
  OAYZ: Message Control
  ABST2/ABST3: Asset Data Consistency Checks
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.