How To Fix FARR_RAI524 - Contract ID &1: Reconciliation key has a status that is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Contract ID &1: Reconciliation key has a status that is not allowed

What causes this issue?

A reconciliation key for contract &v1& has a status which is not allowed
for deletion. The following reconciliation key statuses are not
supported:
L = Liability/Asset
I = In Process
T = Time Base
S = Simulation by RWIN

System Response

Deletion is not performed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI524 - Contract ID &1: Reconciliation key has a status that is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI524 indicates that there is an issue with the reconciliation key associated with a contract ID in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform certain operations on a contract that has a reconciliation key with a status that does not permit the action you are attempting.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Reconciliation Key Status: The reconciliation key associated with the contract may be in a status that does not allow for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be locked, inactive, or in a state that prohibits further processing).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain reconciliation keys under specific conditions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the reconciliation key or the contract itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reconciliation Key Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OADB (or the relevant transaction for managing reconciliation keys) and check the status of the reconciliation key associated with the contract ID.
  Ensure that the reconciliation key is active and in a status that allows the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Details:
  
  Use transaction code FARR to review the details of the contract associated with the reconciliation key.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are correctly filled and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to reconciliation keys in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to verify that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks in the system to identify and rectify any underlying data issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to reconciliation keys.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken to troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (Asset Accounting) and OADB (Reconciliation Key Management).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and reconciliation keys for a better understanding of how they function within the system.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify reconciliation keys and contracts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.