How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE030 - Cannot change main price cond. type of perf. oblig. &1 to statistic.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Cannot change main price cond. type of perf. oblig. &1 to statistic.

What causes this issue?

A performance obligation must always have exactly one main price
condition type. This condition type can not be marked with the statistic
flag (STATISTIC = 'X'). This error is raised, when the system detects,
that a main price condition type was changed from non-statistic to
statistic.

System Response

The system has stopped processing of the affected contract.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE030 - Cannot change main price cond. type of perf. oblig. &1 to statistic. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE030 indicates that there is an issue with changing the main price condition type of a performance obligation in a contract to a statistical condition. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The performance obligation may be in a status that does not allow changes to the main price condition type. For example, if the contract is already in a closed or completed status, changes may be restricted.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent changing the condition type if it would lead to inconsistencies in the accounting or reporting.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to certain condition types based on business rules or processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other conditions or transactions that prevent the change from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the performance obligation. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or create a new performance obligation.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to condition types and performance obligations. Ensure that the system is configured to allow the desired changes.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that would prevent the change. This may involve checking related documents or transactions.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like FARR (for contract accounting) to navigate to the relevant performance obligation and check for any issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide solutions or workarounds.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (Contract Accounting) and FAS (Asset Accounting) that may help in managing performance obligations and conditions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to modify performance obligations and condition types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.