How To Fix FARR_RAI796 - Transfer date not maintained for acct. principle &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 796

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI796 - Transfer date not maintained for acct. principle &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI796 indicates that there is a missing transfer date for the account principle specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform a transaction related to asset transfers, such as transfers between company codes or within the same company code.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a transfer date for the specified account principle. This can happen due to:
  
  The account principle not being properly configured in the system.
  Missing or incorrect settings in the asset master data.
  The transfer date not being specified during the asset transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) for the asset in question.
  Verify that the account principle is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out, including the transfer date.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transfer Date:
  
  If the transfer date is missing, you need to maintain it. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the relevant transaction for asset transfer (e.g., ABUMN for transfer within the same company code).
  Ensure that you enter a valid transfer date in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Account Principles:
  
  Check the configuration of the account principles in the system (transaction code OAYZ).
  Ensure that the account principles are set up correctly and that they include the necessary parameters for asset transfers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and asset transfers for additional guidance on the configuration and required fields.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard process.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), ABUMN (Transfer within Company Code), and ABT1N (Transfer between Company Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Asset Accounting processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FARR_RAI796.