How To Fix FARR_RAI795 - Source acct. principle not maintained for acct. principle &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 795

• Message text: Source acct. principle not maintained for acct. principle &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI795 - Source acct. principle not maintained for acct. principle &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI795 indicates that there is an issue with the account principle configuration in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, it means that the source account principle has not been maintained for the specified account principle (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account principle that is being referenced does not have a corresponding source account principle defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the account principle may not have been properly configured, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary mapping.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the account principle settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Principle Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Account Principles > Define Account Principles).
  Verify that the account principle specified in the error message (&1) is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Source Account Principle:
  
  If the source account principle is missing, you need to maintain it. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting the account principle in question.
  Ensuring that the source account principle is assigned correctly.
  If necessary, create a new source account principle if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all relevant settings for the account principle are correctly configured, including any dependencies or related settings that might affect the account principle.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary configurations were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring account principles and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (Define Account Principles) and OAYZ (Assign Account Principles).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account principles in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting.