How To Fix FARR_RAI187 - Active customer fields for deactivated basic components are deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Active customer fields for deactivated basic components are deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI187 - Active customer fields for deactivated basic components are deleted ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI187 indicates that active customer fields for deactivated basic components have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies or issues related to the configuration of asset components.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deactivation of Basic Components: The error usually arises when a basic component (like an asset class or a specific asset) has been deactivated, but there are still active customer fields associated with it. This can happen if the configuration was changed without properly managing the dependencies or if there are remnants of previous configurations that are no longer valid.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The system may have inconsistent data where the customer fields are still active, but the underlying basic component has been deactivated.
  
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of asset accounting or related modules that affect the basic components can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the asset classes and basic components in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that all necessary components are active and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Re-activate Components: If possible, consider reactivating the basic components that have been deactivated to restore the active customer fields.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check in the Asset Accounting module to identify any inconsistencies. This can help in pinpointing the exact cause of the error.
  
  
  Review Custom Fields: If you have custom fields defined, ensure that they are correctly configured and associated with the appropriate basic components.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that can help resolve the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (Asset Class) and OAYD (Asset Accounting Customizing) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error FARR_RAI187 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the asset accounting functions as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore proper functionality in your SAP Asset Accounting module.