How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE031 - Cannot add main price cond. type to perf. oblig. &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Cannot add main price cond. type to perf. oblig. &1.

What causes this issue?

A performance obligation must always have exactly one main price
condition type. This error occurs if the system detects, that at least
one main price condition type was added to a performance obligation
although another main price condition type already exists.

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_LIFECYCLE031 - Cannot add main price cond. type to perf. oblig. &1. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE031 indicates that there is an issue with adding a main price condition type to a performance obligation in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of revenue recognition.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The main price condition type may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the condition type configuration or in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Performance Obligation Status: The performance obligation may be in a status that does not allow for the addition of new condition types. For example, if the performance obligation is already completed or closed, you cannot modify it.
  
  
  Contract Type Restrictions: Certain contract types may have restrictions on the types of condition types that can be added. If the contract type does not allow for the main price condition type, this error will occur.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like customer or material master) may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues when trying to add the condition type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the main price condition type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly in the pricing procedure and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Performance Obligation Status:
  
  Check 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.
  
  
  
  Verify Contract Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the contract type you are working with allows for the addition of the main price condition type. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking customer and material master records for any missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VA02 (Change Sales Order) or VF02 (Change Billing Document) to check the related documents and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with 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 root cause of the error and implement a solution.