How To Fix FARR_RAI644 - Item &1: Items where initial load field is filled are not considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Item &1: Items where initial load field is filled are not considered

What causes this issue?

Using the revenue accounting item monitor, you tried to process revenue
accounting items originating from an initial load. You can only process
revenue accounting items originating from an initial load using either:
Transaction FARR_RAI_PROC_LOAD (<LS>Initial Load: Process Revenue
Accounting Items</>)
The @B4@ <LS>Initial Load</> pushbutton in the revenue accounting item
monitor
The system only displays this pushbutton if you have upload
authorization for authorization object F_RRRAI.
<ZH>Note</>
Using the @B4@ <LS>Initial Load</> pushbutton, you can process revenue
accounting items where the value of the initial load field is 1 (Initial
load due to new company code).
You <ZH>cannot</> process revenue accounting items where the value of
the initial load field is 2 (Initial load due to new accounting
principle) using the @B4@ <LS>Process</> or the @B4@ <LS>Initial Load</>
pushbutton.
To make sure you select the correct items for processing or initial
load, display the initial load column in the output list of the revenue
accounting item monitor.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use transaction FARR_RAI_PROC_LOAD <LS>Initial Load: Process Revenue
Accounting Items</> or the @B4@ <LS>Initial Load</> pushbutton to
process the revenue accounting items.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI644 - Item &1: Items where initial load field is filled are not considered ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI644 typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, particularly when dealing with the initial load of asset data. This error indicates that there are items in the asset accounting that have an initial load field filled, but these items are not being considered for processing.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Initial Load Field: The items in question have a specific field (often related to the initial load of asset data) filled, which indicates that they should be treated differently during processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that are not aligned with the data being processed.
  Data Integrity: There could be issues with the data integrity or completeness of the asset records, leading to discrepancies in how the system processes them.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the items that have the initial load field filled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Initial Load Field: Review the asset items that are causing the error. Check the initial load field and determine if it is filled correctly. If the field should not be filled, consider clearing it.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module are correct. This includes checking the settings for asset classes, transaction types, and any relevant parameters that may affect how initial load items are processed.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data for the asset items. Ensure that all required fields are filled correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the asset records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FARR_RAI644 error for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the asset processing works as expected.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset), to help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Asset Accounting and initial load processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.