How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE005 - Customizing entry for allocation difference condition type is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE - Message from Contract Lifecyle (RAR 2.0 Object Model)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Customizing entry for allocation difference condition type is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE005 - Customizing entry for allocation difference condition type is missing. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE005 indicates that there is a missing customizing entry for the allocation difference condition type in the context of contract lifecycle management or contract accounting. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a contract or allocation and cannot find the necessary configuration for handling allocation differences.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the required customizing entry for the allocation difference condition type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the relevant customizing settings for contract accounting or allocation management.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been included or might have been incorrectly transported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for contract accounting or allocation management.
  Look for the settings related to condition types and ensure that the allocation difference condition type is defined.
  
  
  
  Define the Condition Type:
  
  If the condition type is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Condition Types > Define Condition Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the allocation difference condition type is properly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration or manually create the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific instructions or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for object navigator to check related objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.