How To Fix FARR_RAI681 - Item &1 refers to an already deleted predecessor item &2

FARR_RAI681 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Item &1 refers to an already deleted predecessor item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI681 - Item &1 refers to an already deleted predecessor item &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI681 indicates that there is an issue with a predecessor item that has already been deleted in the system. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or related modules where items are linked or dependent on one another.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to process or reference an item (Item &1) that is linked to another item (Item &2) which has already been deleted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to post a transaction that involves the predecessor item.
  Trying to create or modify an asset that has dependencies on a deleted item.
  Data inconsistencies due to manual deletions or incorrect data migrations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Status: Verify the status of both the item in question (Item &1) and the predecessor item (Item &2). Ensure that the predecessor item is indeed deleted and confirm the current status