How To Fix FARR_RAI773 - Belated change of the source accounting principle is not allowed

FARR_RAI773 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 773

• Message text: Belated change of the source accounting principle is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Company code &v1&/accounting principle &v2&: A belated change of the
source accounting principle is not allowed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI773 - Belated change of the source accounting principle is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI773 ("Belated change of the source accounting principle is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to change the accounting principle for an asset after it has already been posted or processed in the system. This is a safeguard to maintain the integrity of financial data, as changing the accounting principle retroactively can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Accounting Principle Change: The error is triggered when there is an attempt to change the source accounting principle of an asset after it has been posted to the general ledger.
  Posting History: If there are already postings made against the asset, the system does not allow changes to the accounting principle to prevent discrepancies.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the asset accounting module may not allow for changes to be made under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Asset Transactions: Check