How To Fix FARR_RAI383 - Different simplified invoice flag in predecessor chain (&3/acct.pr. &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Different simplified invoice flag in predecessor chain (&3/acct.pr. &2)

What causes this issue?

Item &v3& is part of a predecessor document chain, that is, it refers
either to a predecessor document or is a predecessor document itself or
both.
Items of a predecessor document chain are aggregated during processing
and must therefore have the simplify invoice flag set in the same way.
The system tried to process one or more items of the predecessor
document chain that has item &v1& as its highest level predecessor
document. Not all of the processed items of this chain have the same
simplify invoice flag. Therefore, all items that belong to this chain
could not be processed.

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

System Response

The system cannot process item &v3& for accounting principle &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the revenue accounting items of the predecessor document chain
that have a different simplify invoice flag and process the chain again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI383 - Different simplified invoice flag in predecessor chain (&3/acct.pr. &2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI383 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the "simplified invoice" flag within a predecessor chain of invoices. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP) modules, particularly when dealing with invoice processing and document flow.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are inconsistencies in the simplified invoice flag across related documents in the invoice chain. This can happen due to:
  
  Different Invoice Types: If one invoice in the chain is marked as a simplified invoice and another is not, it can lead to this error.
  Manual Changes: If someone manually changed the invoice type or flag in one of the documents, it could create a mismatch.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies in the invoice flags may have been introduced.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding invoice processing can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Chain: Review the predecessor invoices in the chain to identify which invoice has the different simplified invoice flag. You can do this by checking the document flow in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Standardize Invoice Flags: Ensure that all invoices in the chain have the same simplified invoice flag. If one invoice should be a simplified invoice, update the others accordingly.
  
  
  Correct Manual Changes: If the discrepancy was caused by manual changes, revert the changes to ensure consistency across the invoices.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to invoice processing. Ensure that the settings for simplified invoices are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to invoice processing and simplified invoices for additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the invoice processing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the invoices and their details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to invoice documents.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the system configuration and data integrity.