How To Fix FARR_RAI554 - Deletion date &1 greater than system date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Deletion date &1 greater than system date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI554 - Deletion date &1 greater than system date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI554 indicates that there is an issue with a deletion date being set to a value that is greater than the current system date. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or related financial transactions where a deletion or adjustment is being attempted.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to delete or adjust an asset or transaction that has a deletion date (&1) that is later than the current system date (&2).
  This is a safeguard in the system to prevent the deletion of records that are not yet due for deletion, which could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and asset management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Date: Review the deletion date you are trying to set. Ensure that it is not set to a future date. The deletion date should be equal to or earlier than the current system date.
  
  
  Adjust the Deletion Date: If the deletion date is indeed in the future, change it to a valid date that is on or before the current system date.
  
  
  Review Business Processes: Ensure that your business processes align with the asset management policies. Deletion dates should be set according to the organization's financial closing procedures.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct deletion date or the process, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform deletions or adjustments in the asset accounting module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP Asset Accounting (e.g., AS01 for asset creation, AS02 for asset modification, AS03 for asset display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional context or updates that may affect your system.
  System Date: The system date can be checked in SAP using the transaction code SM51 or by looking at the system status in the SAP GUI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your asset management tasks in SAP.