How To Fix FARR_RAI712 - Source item type &1 does not exist for sender component &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Source item type &1 does not exist for sender component &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI712 - Source item type &1 does not exist for sender component &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI712 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the sender component in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, it states that the source item type specified does not exist for the given sender component. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of asset transactions or when trying to execute certain reports.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The source item type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system for the specified sender component.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the asset accounting configuration may not have been completed, leading to the absence of the required item type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the entry of the source item type or sender component.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the necessary item types may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module and verify that the source item type exists for the specified sender component.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Item Types:
  
  Use transaction code OAOA to check the item types defined in the system. Ensure that the item type you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries made in the transaction or report to ensure that there are no typographical errors in the source item type or sender component.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were transported correctly. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (Define Item Types) and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FARR_RAI712 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and item types better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FARR_RAI712 in your SAP system.