How To Fix FARR_RAI721 - Changing the transfer date is not allowed

FARR_RAI721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Changing the transfer date is not allowed

What causes this issue?

There are revenue accounting items for company code &v1&, accounting
principle &v2& and package &v3&. 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_RAI721 - Changing the transfer date is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI721: Changing the transfer date is not allowed typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to change the transfer date of an asset transfer or a related transaction. This error is designed to prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting and asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Transfer Date Restrictions: The transfer date may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The transfer has already been posted and is part of a closed period.
  The asset has been transferred to another company code or business area, and the transfer date is critical for maintaining accurate records.
  The system settings or configuration may restrict changes to certain fields after a transaction has been executed.
  
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period for the transfer date may be closed, preventing any changes to transactions that fall within that period.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict changes to certain fields