How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE017 - Unsupported contr balance presentation <&1> for accounting principle &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unsupported contr balance presentation <&1> for accounting principle &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE017 - Unsupported contr balance presentation <&1> for accounting principle &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE017 indicates that there is an unsupported contract balance presentation for a specific accounting principle. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounting, particularly when dealing with financial contracts in SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The contract balance presentation specified in the system does not match the requirements or settings for the accounting principle being used.
  Unsupported Presentation Type: The balance presentation type defined for the contract is not supported for the specified accounting principle.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract or accounting principle that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the accounting principles in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the contract balance presentation type you are using is supported for the accounting principle in question.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Settings:
  
  Check the specific contract that is causing the error. Look at the balance presentation settings and ensure they are correctly defined.
  If necessary, modify the contract settings to use a supported balance presentation type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to contract accounting and balance presentations to understand the valid configurations and settings.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, create a test contract with a different balance presentation type that is known to be supported and see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining accounting principles) or FARR (for contract accounting) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on contract balance presentations.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.