How To Fix FARR_RAI198 - Reference field &1 for field &2 not contained in revenue accounting item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Reference field &1 for field &2 not contained in revenue accounting item

What causes this issue?

You must enter reference tables and reference fields for fields that
contain either currency amounts or quantities. Reference field &v1&,
that was entered for field &v2&, is not in the structure of the revenue
accounting item (record type &v3& / status &v4&).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Add field &v1& to the structure of the revenue accounting item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI198 - Reference field &1 for field &2 not contained in revenue accounting item ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI198 indicates that there is a reference field that is expected to be present in a revenue accounting item, but it is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) when there is a mismatch or missing data in the configuration or the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Field: The reference field specified in the error message is not included in the revenue accounting item. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect mappings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for revenue accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to the system expecting certain fields that are not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP RAR module to ensure that all necessary fields are defined and mapped correctly. This includes checking the revenue accounting item settings and ensuring that the reference fields are included.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that all required fields are populated. This may involve checking the source documents or transactions that are being processed in RAR.
  Update Master Data: If the reference field is part of the master data, ensure that the master data is complete and accurate. Update any missing or incorrect entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the processing of the revenue accounting item and identify where the reference field is being checked and why it is missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RAR, such as FARR for revenue accounting, to navigate and troubleshoot effectively.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.