How To Fix FARR_RAI799 - Source acct. principle &1 not in status "productive"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Source acct. principle &1 not in status "productive"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI799 - Source acct. principle &1 not in status "productive" ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI799 indicates that the source account principle (in this case, represented by &1) is not in a "productive" status. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform operations related to asset transactions, such as transfers, retirements, or postings.
  Cause:
  
  Account Principle Status: The account principle is not set to "productive." This could mean that it is in a status such as "test," "inactive," or "not yet productive."
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Asset Accounting settings that prevent the account principle from being recognized as productive.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong account principle is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Principle Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code AO03 (Display Asset) or AO01 (Create Asset) and check the status of the account principle.
  Ensure that the account principle is set to "productive." If it is not, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the account principle to "productive" using transaction code AO02 (Change Asset).
  Make sure to follow your organization's procedures for changing asset statuses.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the account principles are correctly defined and activated.
  You may need to consult with your SAP FI-AA configuration team to verify that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AO01, AO02, AO03, and others related to Asset Accounting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FARR_RAI799 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change asset statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.