How To Fix FARR_RAI695 - Item &1: Invoice category must not change

FARR_RAI695 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 695

• Message text: Item &1: Invoice category must not change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI695 - Item &1: Invoice category must not change ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI695 with the description "Item &1: Invoice category must not change" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP) modules, particularly when dealing with invoice processing in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the invoice category for a specific item, which is not allowed to change during certain processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invoice Category Change: The invoice category for an item is being changed during a transaction where it is not permitted. For example, if an invoice is being modified or processed in a way that attempts to change its classification (e.g., from a standard invoice to a credit memo).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to the invoice category once it has been set.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry