How To Fix FARR_RAI121 - Enter an accounting principle before selecting a company code

FARR_RAI121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Enter an accounting principle before selecting a company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI121 - Enter an accounting principle before selecting a company code ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI121 indicates that you need to enter an accounting principle before you can select a company code in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to asset management without having specified the necessary accounting principle.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an accounting principle in the configuration or transaction you are trying to execute. In SAP, accounting principles define the rules and guidelines for financial reporting and are essential for the proper functioning of the Asset Accounting module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter an Accounting Principle:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where you encountered the error.
  Look for a field or option to enter the accounting principle. This is usually found in the initial screen or in the selection criteria of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the accounting principles