How To Fix FARR_RAI522 - Header ID &1 from logical system &3 has non-external sender component &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Header ID &1 from logical system &3 has non-external sender component &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI522 - Header ID &1 from logical system &3 has non-external sender component &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI522 indicates that there is an issue with the header ID in the context of a logical system. Specifically, the message states that the header ID from a specified logical system has a non-external sender component. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module or when dealing with inter-company transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-External Sender Component: The error suggests that the sender component associated with the header ID is not recognized as an external component. This could happen if the configuration for the logical system is incorrect or if the sender component is not properly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the logical systems, such as incorrect settings in the RFC destinations or the logical system settings in the SAP system.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or may not meet the expected criteria for external sender components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for logical systems.
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly defined and that the sender component is set up as an external component.
  
  
  
  Review RFC Destinations:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to check the RFC destinations related to the logical system.
  Ensure that the RFC connections are correctly configured and that they point to the appropriate external systems.
  
  
  
  Validate Sender Component:
  
  Check the sender component associated with the header ID. Ensure that it is defined as an external component in the system.
  If necessary, update the sender component settings to reflect the correct external component.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that it adheres to the expected formats and values.
  If there are any inconsistencies, correct them in the relevant master data or transactional data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FARR module for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO (Customizing), SM59 (RFC Destinations), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the Revenue Accounting and Reporting module for more context on sender components and logical systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FARR_RAI522 error message.