How To Fix FARR_RAI447 - Invoice RAI &1, there is unprocessed previous RAI to same origdoc &2.

FARR_RAI447 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Invoice RAI &1, there is unprocessed previous RAI to same origdoc &2.

What causes this issue?

You try to process invoice RAI. But there is still at least one raw or
processable invoice RAI with lower timestamp (created before RAI you try
to process) which belongs to same original document. This could produce
unexpected results.

System Response

Invoice RAI &V1& remains in processable status.

How to fix this error?

Process invoice RAIs in order of how the source documents were created.
Or process all invoice RAIs belonging to one original document together.
You can exempt raw and/or processable invoice RAIs if you don't need get
them processed. But bear in mind if you restore and process invoice RAI
out of order how original documents were created you can get strange
result.

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_RAI447 - Invoice RAI &1, there is unprocessed previous RAI to same origdoc &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI447 indicates that there is an unprocessed previous RAI (Revenue Accounting and Reporting) invoice related to the same original document. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition processes where multiple invoices are linked to the same original document, and the system requires that all previous invoices be processed before allowing the creation or processing of a new one.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unprocessed Previous RAI: The error arises when there is an existing RAI invoice that has not been processed or completed. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The previous invoice is still in a draft or pending state.
  There are errors or issues with the previous invoice that need to be resolved.
  The previous invoice has not been posted or has been reversed.
  
  
  
  Linkage to Original Document: The system checks for any existing invoices linked to the same original document. If it finds an unprocessed invoice, it will prevent