How To Fix FARR_RAI183 - Use of subitems is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Use of subitems is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI183 - Use of subitems is not active ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI183: Use of subitems is not active typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to process transactions related to assets that are configured to use subitems, but the system is not set up to allow for subitems.
  Cause:
  
  Subitems Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the configuration for using subitems in Asset Accounting is not activated in the system. Subitems are used to further categorize or detail assets, and if the configuration is not enabled, the system will not allow transactions that involve subitems.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type you are trying to execute may not support subitems, or the asset master data may not be set up correctly to utilize subitems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Asset Accounting.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Activate Subitems.
  Ensure that the option to use subitems is activated.
  
  
  
  Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data to ensure that it is set up to use subitems. You can do this by going to the asset master record and verifying the settings.
  If necessary, create or modify the asset master record to include subitems.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Review the transaction type settings to ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute supports subitems.
  You can find transaction type settings under Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Transactions > Define Transaction Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on configuring subitems in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to work with asset subitems.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting.