How To Fix FINS_REV_REC087 - Assignment rule &1: Please use usage &2 only once per assignment rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Assignment rule &1: Please use usage &2 only once per assignment rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC087 - Assignment rule &1: Please use usage &2 only once per assignment rule ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC087 typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and relates to the assignment rules used in the configuration of revenue recognition processes. This error indicates that a specific usage (in this case, &2) has been assigned more than once within the same assignment rule (&1), which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have defined an assignment rule in the revenue recognition configuration.
  The same usage type is being applied multiple times within that rule, which violates the system's requirement for unique usage assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Assignment Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for revenue recognition in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section where assignment rules are defined.
  Identify the assignment rule mentioned in the error message (&1).
  
  
  
  Check Usage Assignments:
  
  Within the identified assignment rule, check the usages assigned.
  Ensure that each usage type is only assigned once. If you find duplicates, remove the redundant entries.
  
  
  
  Modify the Assignment Rule:
  
  If you need to use the same usage for different conditions, consider creating a new assignment rule that can accommodate the additional usage without duplicating it in the existing rule.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the revenue recognition process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  FBL1N: To view vendor line items, if applicable.
  FBL3N: To view G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to revenue recognition and assignment rules that may provide additional insights or updates.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in configuring revenue recognition are trained on the proper setup of assignment rules to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your revenue recognition processes function correctly.