How To Fix FARR_RAI688 - Item &2: Condition type &1 was not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Item &2: Condition type &1 was not deleted

What causes this issue?

<LS>Condition Type</> was not deleted in Revenue Accounting.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI688 - Item &2: Condition type &1 was not deleted ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI688 indicates that a specific condition type (identified by &1) for a particular item (identified by &2) was not deleted as expected. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules, particularly when dealing with condition records or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Condition Type Not Found: The specified condition type may not exist in the system or may not be applicable to the item in question.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other condition types or items that prevent the deletion of the specified condition type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the condition type.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the deletion.
  Custom Logic: Custom enhancements or user exits may be preventing the deletion of the condition type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Condition Type: Verify that the condition type specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured in the system.
  Review Dependencies: Check if there are any dependencies or related condition types that might be preventing the deletion. Ensure that all related conditions are handled appropriately.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the condition type has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any issues in the database that may be causing the problem. You can use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to investigate the relevant tables.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify any custom logic or enhancements that may be interfering with the deletion process.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type and error message for any additional insights or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VK11/VK12: For maintaining condition records.
  FBL1N/FBL5N: For displaying vendor/customer line items.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message FARR_RAI688.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.