How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN247 - Contr &1 POB &2 balance of trans. and local currency have different signs

FARR_ACCR_MAIN247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Contr &1 POB &2 balance of trans. and local currency have different signs

What causes this issue?

The POB balance amount in transaction currency and local currency have
different signs in the migration phase.

System Response

The liability asset calculation for the contract in the migration period
failed.

How to fix this error?

The program FARR_ED_MIGRATION_CALC must be executed before the system is
switch to the production phase.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN247 - Contr &1 POB &2 balance of trans. and local currency have different signs ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN247 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the transaction currency and the local currency for a specific contract (Contr) and profit object (POB). Specifically, it suggests that the balances in these two currencies have different signs, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the amounts in the transaction currency and the local currency are recorded with opposite signs. For example, if the transaction currency shows a credit amount while the local currency shows a debit amount (or vice versa), this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency settings in the contract or profit object.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect amounts being recorded in either currency.
  Posting Errors: Errors during posting transactions can also lead to inconsistencies between the two currencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the