How To Fix FARR_RAI704 - Error: Changing the transfer date is not allowed

FARR_RAI704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Error: Changing the transfer date is not allowed

What causes this issue?

There are revenue accounting items for company code &v1& and accounting
principle &v2&. You can no longer change the transfer date.

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 would like to add an existing company code to a new accounting
principle and you have entered the wrong transfer date, delete the
entry. Then enter the company code again using the correct transfer
date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI704 - Error: Changing the transfer date is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI704 with the description "Changing the transfer date is not allowed" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to change the transfer date of an asset transfer that has already been processed or posted. This error is designed to prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting and asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transfer Date Already Posted: The transfer date you are trying to change has already been posted in the system, and SAP does not allow modifications to posted transactions to maintain data integrity.
  Document Status: The document related to the asset transfer may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be completed or locked).
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module may restrict changes to transfer dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the asset transfer document. If it has been posted, you may need to reverse the transaction before