How To Fix FARR_RAI382 - Item &1: Simplify invoice flag must not change

FARR_RAI382 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 382

• Message text: Item &1: Simplify invoice flag must not change

What causes this issue?

You are processing a revenue accounting item that has the simplify
invoice flag set differently than the already processed version of the
item. Changing the simplify invoice flag is not allowed.

System Response

The revenue accounting item cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the value of the simplify invoice flag and process the item
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI382 - Item &1: Simplify invoice flag must not change ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI382 with the description "Item &1: Simplify invoice flag must not change" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Accounts Receivable (AR) module, particularly when dealing with the processing of invoices and credit memos in the context of the Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to change the "Simplify Invoice" flag for an item that has already been processed or posted. The "Simplify Invoice" flag is a setting that determines how invoices are handled in terms of revenue recognition and reporting. Once an invoice is created and processed, changing this flag can lead to inconsistencies in the accounting and reporting processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Invoice Status: Ensure that the invoice or item in question has not been posted or processed. If it has, you will not be able to change the "Simplify