How To Fix FARR_RAI657 - Legacy data exists for item &1 which is dated after takeover date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Legacy data exists for item &1 which is dated after takeover date

What causes this issue?

Legacy data exists for revenue accounting item &v1& accounting principle
&v2&. The revenue accounting item date (&v4&) is after the takeover
date (&v3&) for this accounting principle and therefore no legacy data
should refer to it.
Either the item has the wrong item date (time stamp) or the legacy data
has been created by accident.

System Response

The item can not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check if the legacy data has been loaded by accident or the item was
loaded with the wrong time stamp. Correct the issue in the source system
and reload the item again.

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_RAI657 - Legacy data exists for item &1 which is dated after takeover date ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI657 indicates that there is legacy data for a specific item that is dated after the takeover date. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions where the system is trying to process data that conflicts with the defined takeover date for an asset or item.
  Cause:
  
  Legacy Data: The error arises when there is existing legacy data (historical transactions or records) for the asset/item that has a date later than the specified takeover date. The takeover date is the point in time from which the system should start processing new data.
  Incorrect Takeover Date: The takeover date may have been set incorrectly, or the legacy data may not have been properly archived or removed.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been cleaned up properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Legacy Data: Check the legacy data for the item in question. Identify any records that have dates after the takeover date.
  Adjust Takeover Date: If the legacy data is valid and should be retained, consider adjusting the takeover date to a point before the latest legacy record.
  Data Cleanup: If the legacy data is not needed, you may need to delete or archive the records that are causing the conflict.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of changing the takeover date or deleting legacy data.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like AS02 for asset master data) to review and modify the asset records as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This error is often encountered in the Asset Accounting module of SAP, which deals with the management of fixed assets.
  Data Migration: If you are in the process of migrating data from another system, ensure that the data is clean and that the takeover date is set appropriately.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no other data integrity issues arise.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Asset Accounting for further assistance.