How To Fix FARR_RAI890 - Archived data exists for performance obligation &2 (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Archived data exists for performance obligation &2 (&1)

What causes this issue?

You are trying to process revenue accounting item &V1& that will
contribute to performance obligation &V2& (contract &V3&). This is not
possible because the contract and/or the revenue accounting items for
this performance obligation have already been archived.

System Response

The revenue accounting item can not be processed before all archived
data for the performance obligation (contract data and revenue
accounting items) has been reloaded.

How to fix this error?

Reload the archived data for contract &V3&. Use transaction
<DS:TRAN.SARA>SARA</> with archiving objects FARR_CONTRACT and
FARR_RAI.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI890 - Archived data exists for performance obligation &2 (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI890 indicates that there is archived data related to a performance obligation in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) when you are trying to perform an operation on a performance obligation that has archived data associated with it.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to modify or delete a performance obligation that has archived data.
  The system is designed to prevent changes to performance obligations that have already been archived to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Archived Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SARA to check the archived data related to the performance obligation. You may need to identify the specific archive object that is relevant to your performance obligation.
  
  
  
  Review the Performance Obligation:
  
  Ensure that you are not trying to modify or delete a performance obligation that has already been processed and archived. If changes are necessary, you may need to create a new performance obligation instead.
  
  
  
  Unarchive Data (if applicable):
  
  If you need to make changes to the archived data, you may need to unarchive it. This can be done using transaction SARA or other relevant tools, but be cautious as this may have implications for your financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the implications of unarchiving data, it may be best to contact SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and FARR (Revenue Accounting and Reporting) to manage archived data and performance obligations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Data Integrity: Understand the importance of data integrity in financial reporting and the implications of modifying archived data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your performance obligations are managed correctly within the SAP system.