How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN305 - Error while shifting postings for contract &1; a technical issue occurred

FARR_ACCR_MAIN305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Error while shifting postings for contract &1; a technical issue occurred

What causes this issue?

The issue occurs because the system has used up all available numbers in
the reserved number range when creating a revenue reconciliation key for
the shifted postings. This issue occurs in a rare scenario where you
have shifted failed postings to the next period too many times.

System Response

The system prevents you from shifting failed postings to the next
period.

How to fix this error?

Considering the fact that you cannot shift failed postings, you have to
fix all errors and perform a successful revenue posting for that period.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN305 - Error while shifting postings for contract &1; a technical issue occurred ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN305 typically indicates that there is a technical issue occurring while attempting to shift postings for a specific contract. This error can arise in the context of contract accounting, particularly when dealing with accruals or adjustments.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Technical Issues: There could be a problem with the underlying database or application logic, such as a failed update or a locked table.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the contract accounting module may lead to errors during posting shifts.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation, leading to a failure in processing.
  System Bugs: There may be known bugs in the version of SAP you are using that could cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify the integrity of the data related to the