How To Fix FARR_RAI849 - Field REVERSAL must not be set for item ID &1.


FARR_RAI849 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

  • Message number: 849

  • Message text: Field REVERSAL must not be set for item ID &1.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI849 - Field REVERSAL must not be set for item ID &1. ?
    The SAP error message FARR_RAI849 indicates that the field REVERSAL must not be set for a specific item ID in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to reverse an asset transaction that is not allowed or when the reversal field is incorrectly set for a particular item.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Configuration: The asset transaction type or the configuration settings for the asset may not allow for reversals. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types in Asset Accounting do not support reversals. If the item ID corresponds to such a transaction type, the system will throw this error. Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently set the reversal field when it should not be set for that specific item.
    Solution: Check Transaction Type: Verify the transaction type associated with the item ID. Ensure that it allows for reversals. You can do this by checking the configuration in the Asset

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