How To Fix FARRIC_OL041 - Sales document &: item &: Event Type &3 not supported for Rev Rec type B

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARRIC_OL - Revenue Accounting: Operational Load

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Sales document &: item &: Event Type &3 not supported for Rev Rec type B

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARRIC_OL041 - Sales document &: item &: Event Type &3 not supported for Rev Rec type B ?

  The SAP error message FARRIC_OL041 indicates that there is an issue related to revenue recognition in the context of a sales document. Specifically, the error message states that the event type specified is not supported for the revenue recognition type B. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Event Type Not Supported: The error occurs because the event type associated with the sales document and item is not compatible with the revenue recognition type B. This could be due to configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The revenue recognition type B may not be set up to handle the specific event type being triggered by the sales document.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The sales document may not have the correct flow or status that allows for the specified event type to be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for revenue recognition in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Revenue Recognition > Define Revenue Recognition Types.
  Verify that the revenue recognition type B is correctly configured to handle the event type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Event Types:
  
  Check the event types defined for revenue recognition and ensure that the event type you are trying to use is supported for revenue recognition type B.
  If necessary, modify the configuration to include the required event type.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the sales document and item are in a status that allows for revenue recognition processing. If the document is incomplete or in a locked status, it may not trigger the expected event types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to revenue recognition and the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making configuration changes, test the revenue recognition process with a new sales document to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on revenue recognition configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to revenue recognition, such as:
  
  FARR: Revenue Recognition
  VF01: Create Billing Document
  VF02: Change Billing Document
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect revenue recognition processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials and Revenue Recognition.