How To Fix FARR_RAI373 - Item &1: Acquisition costs are not expected for invoice items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Item &1: Acquisition costs are not expected for invoice items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI373 - Item &1: Acquisition costs are not expected for invoice items ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI373 indicates that there is an issue with the acquisition costs for invoice items in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error typically arises when the system expects acquisition costs to be present for a specific asset item, but they are not found or are not applicable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Acquisition Costs: The invoice item does not have any associated acquisition costs, which are necessary for the asset to be capitalized.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the acquisition costs.
  Invoice Item Type: The type of invoice item may not be configured to allow for acquisition costs. For example, if the item is a service or expense that does not contribute to the asset's value, it may not have acquisition costs.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction, preventing the system from processing the acquisition costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Item: Review the invoice item in question to ensure that it is supposed to have acquisition costs. If it is an asset-related invoice, ensure that the relevant costs are correctly entered.
  Review Asset Master Data: Ensure that the asset master data is correctly set up and that the asset is configured to accept acquisition costs.
  Configuration Settings: Verify the configuration settings in Asset Accounting (FI-AA) to ensure that they are set up to allow for acquisition costs on the relevant invoice types.
  Posting Period: Check the posting period to ensure it is open for the transaction. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in an open period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to asset acquisition.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) to review or adjust the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how acquisition costs are processed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.