How To Fix FINS_REV_REC149 - General error message exists: re-evaluation of &1 objects skipped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 149

• Message text: General error message exists: re-evaluation of &1 objects skipped

What causes this issue?

A general error message might affect all objects. Re-evaluation of every
object is therefore skipped.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Remove the cause of the general error message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC149 - General error message exists: re-evaluation of &1 objects skipped ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC149 indicates that there is a general error that has occurred during the re-evaluation of certain objects in the context of revenue recognition. This message typically arises in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with revenue recognition processes.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system encountered an issue that prevented it from processing the re-evaluation of the specified objects (denoted by &1). The causes can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant financial documents or master data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the revenue recognition process or related modules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the re-evaluation.
  System Errors: Technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the process from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically went wrong.
  Data Validation: Ensure that all relevant data for the objects being processed is complete and consistent. Check for missing or incorrect entries in the financial documents.
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration settings related to revenue recognition. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user executing the process has the appropriate authorizations to perform the re-evaluation.
  System Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address known issues and provide solutions or workarounds.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N for reviewing line items, and KOB1 for CO document line items.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any logs you have reviewed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to revenue recognition and the specific processes you are working with to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.