How To Fix FARR_RAI675 - Different company codes in predecessor chain (&1/acct.principle &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Different company codes in predecessor chain (&1/acct.principle &2)

What causes this issue?

Item &v3& is part of a predecessor document chain, that is, it refers
either to a predecessor document<(>,<)> or is a predecessor document
itself.
Items of a predecessor document chain are aggregated during processing
and must therefore belong to the same company code.
The system tried to process one or more items of the predecessor
document chain that has item &v1& as its highest level predecessor
document. Not all of the processed items of this chain belong to the
same company code. Therefore all items that belong to this chain could
not be processed.

System Response

The system cannot process item &v3& for accounting principle &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the revenue accounting items of the predecessor document chain
that have a different company code and process the chain 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_RAI675 - Different company codes in predecessor chain (&1/acct.principle &2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI675 indicates that there is a mismatch in company codes within a predecessor chain for an asset. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to process transactions related to asset transfers, retirements, or adjustments that involve multiple company codes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An asset is being transferred or processed, and the predecessor asset (the asset from which the transfer is occurring) is associated with a different company code than the one you are currently working with.
  The system requires that all assets in a transfer or adjustment chain must belong to the same company code to maintain consistency in accounting records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Verify the company code associated with the asset in question. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and checking the company code field.
  
  
  
  Review Predecessor Assets:
  
  Identify the predecessor asset mentioned in the error message. Check its company code and ensure it matches the company code of the asset you are currently processing.
  
  
  
  Correct Company Code:
  
  If the company codes do not match, you may need to adjust your processing logic. This could involve:
  
  Transferring the asset to the correct company code.
  Ensuring that all assets in the chain are under the same company code before proceeding with the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the assets should indeed be in different company codes, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of changing company codes or transferring assets.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset records appropriately.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module in SAP is responsible for managing fixed assets, including their acquisition, depreciation, and retirement.
  Company Code: A company code in SAP is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up. It is essential for financial reporting and compliance.
  Predecessor Chain: In asset accounting, a predecessor chain refers to the sequence of asset transactions that lead to the current state of an asset, including transfers and retirements.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying principles, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your asset accounting tasks in SAP.