How To Fix FARR_RAI705 - Caution: Processed items exist (acct. principle &1/comp. code &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Caution: Processed items exist (acct. principle &1/comp. code &2)

What causes this issue?

Processed revenue accounting items already exist for company code &v1&
and accounting principle &v2&.
Resetting the migration status for this combination of company code and
accounting principle prevents processing for all unprocessed items for
this accounting principle. This may lead to data inconsistencies.

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?

During a migration test phase, if you want to correct errors, clean up
the data using report <DS:RE.RFARR_IL_CLEANUP>RFARR_IL_CLEANUP</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI705 - Caution: Processed items exist (acct. principle &1/comp. code &2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI705 indicates that there are processed items related to the specified accounting principle and company code. This message typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform certain actions, such as closing a period or executing a transaction that requires all processed items to be cleared or addressed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because there are still processed items (such as asset transactions) that have not been fully settled or cleared for the specified accounting principle and company code. This could be due to:
  
  Unsettled Transactions: There are transactions related to assets that have not been settled.
  Open Periods: The accounting period may still be open for processing, and there are transactions that need to be addressed.
  Incomplete Processes: Certain processes related to asset management may not have been completed, such as depreciation runs or asset transfers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Processed Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to review the asset transactions for the specified accounting principle and company code.
  Look for any transactions that are still in a processed state and need to be settled.
  
  
  
  Settle Transactions:
  
  If there are any transactions that need to be settled, perform the necessary actions to settle them. This may involve running the settlement program (transaction code ABZON for asset acquisition or ABAVN for asset retirement).
  
  
  
  Close Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that the accounting periods are properly closed. You can check the period status using transaction code OB52 to see if the periods are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Run Depreciation:
  
  If applicable, ensure that the depreciation run has been executed for the relevant period. Use transaction code AFAB to run the depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the asset accounting module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the accounting principle and company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  AFAB: Run Depreciation
  ABZON: Asset Acquisition
  ABAVN: Asset Retirement
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the FARR_RAI705 error message in SAP.