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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 contract. Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause of the issue.
  Reprocess the Posting: If the error occurred during a batch process, try to reprocess the posting after ensuring that all data is correct.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the posting shift.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  System Restart: In some cases, restarting the application server or the entire system may resolve temporary technical issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (Contract Accounting) and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to analyze related data.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for contract accounting and accruals to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the FARR_ACCR_MAIN305 error.