How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE025 - Cannot change start date of POB &1 if contract was terminated early.

FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Cannot change start date of POB &1 if contract was terminated early.

What causes this issue?

The start date of a time-based performance obligation (POB) cannot be
changed if the contract, which the POB belongs to, was already
terminated early.

System Response

The system stops processing the contract.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE025 - Details

• The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE025 indicates that there is an attempt to change the start date of a Purchase Order (POB) or contract that has already been terminated early. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting or Financial Accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the contract or purchase order has been marked as terminated, which means that it is no longer active. In SAP, once a contract is terminated, certain attributes, including the start date, cannot be modified. This is a safeguard to maintain the integrity of the contract lifecycle and ensure that historical data remains consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract or purchase order. If it is indeed terminated, you will not be able to change the start date.
  
  
  Reopen the Contract: If you