How To Fix FARR_RAI161 - Accounting principle &2 was not deactivated for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Accounting principle &2 was not deactivated for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI161 - Accounting principle &2 was not deactivated for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI161 indicates that an accounting principle has not been deactivated for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of accounting principles.
  Cause:
  
  Active Accounting Principle: The accounting principle specified in the error message is still active for the company code mentioned. This can happen if you are trying to perform an operation that requires the accounting principle to be inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for the accounting principles in the Asset Accounting module.
  Data Migration or Changes: If there have been recent changes or migrations in the system, the accounting principles may not have been properly updated or deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Accounting Principles:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Accounting Principles).
  Check the list of accounting principles for the specified company code and see if the one mentioned in the error is still active.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Accounting Principle:
  
  If the accounting principle needs to be deactivated, you can do so in the same transaction (OAOA). Select the accounting principle and deactivate it for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the accounting principles is correct. This includes checking the settings in the Asset Accounting configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Accounting Principles and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Manage Accounting Principles
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to accounting principles in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.