How To Fix FARR_RAI387 - Conflicting cost conditions in predecessor chain (&3/acct.pr. &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Conflicting cost conditions in predecessor chain (&3/acct.pr. &2)

What causes this issue?

You have processed one or more revenue accounting items that are part of
a predecessor document chain, that is, they refer either to a
predecessor document or are predecessor documents themselves.
Items of a predecessor document chain are aggregated during processing.
After aggregation, there must still be only one contract fulfillment
cost condition.
The system tried to process one or more items of the predecessor
document chain that has item &v1& as its highest level predecessor
document. After aggregation, there was more than one contract
fulfillment cost condition. Therefore, all items that belong to this
chain could not be processed.

System Response

The system cannot process the items for accounting principle &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the revenue accounting items of the predecessor document chain
and process the items 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_RAI387 - Conflicting cost conditions in predecessor chain (&3/acct.pr. &2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI387 indicates that there are conflicting cost conditions in the predecessor chain for a specific asset or account assignment. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies in the cost conditions for asset transactions, particularly when dealing with asset transfers, retirements, or adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Conflicting Cost Conditions: The error usually occurs when there are different cost conditions applied to the same asset or account assignment in the predecessor chain. This can happen if:
  
  There are multiple transactions affecting the same asset with different cost conditions.
  The asset has been transferred or retired with inconsistent cost data.
  There are changes in the configuration or master data that lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Changes in the configuration of asset accounting or related modules may lead to inconsistencies in how costs are calculated or recorded.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or incorrect postings can lead to conflicting data in the asset history.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Asset Transactions: Check the transaction history of the asset in question. Look for any recent transactions that may have caused the conflict. You can use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) to view the asset details and history.
  
  
  Check Cost Conditions: Analyze the cost conditions applied to the asset. Ensure that all transactions in the predecessor chain have consistent cost conditions. If discrepancies are found, you may need to correct or reverse certain transactions.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, review the settings in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the configuration aligns with the business processes and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for specific guidance on resolving the issue. SAP Notes may provide insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and others that may help in managing asset transactions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FARR_RAI387 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure they are set up correctly and consistently.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the conflicting cost conditions that are causing the error message FARR_RAI387.