How To Fix FARR_RAI701 - Processed items exist for accounting principle &1 in comp. code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Processed items exist for accounting principle &1 in comp. code &2.

What causes this issue?

Processed revenue accounting items for accounting principle &v1& already
exist for company code &v2&. If you add a new accounting principle, the
processed items are not processed for this accounting principle. This
leads to loss of data.
The function for adding a new accounting principle to an existing
company code is not yet available. For more information, see SAP Note
2083934.

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?

If you are in a productive system, a new accounting principle cannot be
added to the company code until the function for this is available.
Please make sure all accounting principles of a company code have
<LS>Migration</> status before you process revenue accounting items.
If you are working in a test environment, you can add the new accounting
principle. However, completely processed revenue accounting items are
not considered for this accounting principle. The new accounting
principle only applies for new revenue accounting items.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI701 - Processed items exist for accounting principle &1 in comp. code &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI701 indicates that there are processed items related to a specific accounting principle in a particular company code. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to perform an action that is not allowed due to existing processed items.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to change or delete an accounting principle or configuration that is already in use by processed items in the specified company code.
  There are transactions or postings that have already been executed under the specified accounting principle, which prevents further changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Processed Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or S_ALR_87011963 (Asset History) to identify the processed items associated with the accounting principle in question.
  Check for any transactions that have been posted against the accounting principle in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the accounting principle you are trying to modify is not actively being used. If it is, you may need to consider whether you can change your approach or if you need to create a new accounting principle.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  Discuss with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of changing or deleting the accounting principle. They may have insights into the transactions that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you need to reverse or adjust transactions, you may need to use specific transaction codes like AB08 (Cancel Asset Posting) or ABUMN (Transfer within the same company code) to manage the processed items.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Items:
  
  Ensure that there are no open items or pending transactions that could be causing the issue. You may need to clear these before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  AB01: Post Asset Document
  ABT1N: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the accounting principles and processed items.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.