How To Fix FARR_RAI831 - Original item type &1 does not exist for item with ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Original item type &1 does not exist for item with ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI831 - Original item type &1 does not exist for item with ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI831 indicates that there is an issue with the item type in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, the error states that the original item type specified does not exist for the item with the given ID. This typically occurs during processes such as asset transfers, adjustments, or when trying to access or modify asset records.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The item type may not have been defined in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data or related tables that lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain item types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the item type exists. You can check this in the Asset Accounting configuration (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Ensure that the item type is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data and check if the item type is correctly assigned to the asset.
  If the asset is incorrect, you may need to correct the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data to ensure that the correct item type is being used.
  Check for any recent changes or updates that may have affected the item types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific item type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the asset with the specified item type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to 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), and OAOA (Define Item Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FARR_RAI831 error in SAP.