How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE034 - Performance obligation &1 must have exatly one main cost cond. type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Performance obligation &1 must have exatly one main cost cond. type.

What causes this issue?

A performance obligation must always have exactly one main cost
condition type except if no cost conditions exist at all. This error
occurs, if the system detects, that at least one main cost condition
type is added to a performance obligation although another main cost
condition type already exists. Or if a main cost condition type is
deleted from a performance obligation but other non-main cost condition
types exist.

System Response

The system has stopped processing of the affected 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE034 - Performance obligation &1 must have exatly one main cost cond. type. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE034 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a performance obligation in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition. Specifically, the error states that a performance obligation must have exactly one main cost condition type associated with it.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The performance obligation may not be configured correctly in the system. It should have exactly one main cost condition type defined, but it may have none or more than one.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: During the creation or modification of a performance obligation, the user may have inadvertently entered multiple cost condition types or left the main cost condition type blank.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the performance obligation may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the expected configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Performance Obligation Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for performance obligations in your SAP system.
  Ensure that each performance obligation has exactly one main cost condition type assigned.
  
  
  
  Review the Cost Condition Types:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like FARR or FSP0) to review the cost condition types associated with the performance obligation.
  If there are multiple main cost condition types, determine which one should be the main type and remove the others.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, go back to the transaction where the performance obligation was created or modified and ensure that only one main cost condition type is selected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to performance obligations and cost condition types to ensure compliance with the required setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the performance obligation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract accounting and performance obligations, such as FARR (Contract Accounting) and FSP0 (Manage Performance Obligations).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to performance obligations and cost condition types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP contract accounting for further assistance.