How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE043 - BAdI: Generate Fulfillment Entries returned empty fiscal period f. POB &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: 043

• Message text: BAdI: Generate Fulfillment Entries returned empty fiscal period f. POB &1

What causes this issue?

The system called the <ZK>Generate Fulfillment Entries </>Business
Add-In with filter value &v2&, description &v3&, and implementing class
&v4&, and returned an error.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact the implementor of the BAdI for further analysis.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE043 - BAdI: Generate Fulfillment Entries returned empty fiscal period f. POB &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE043 typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, particularly when dealing with the fulfillment of contracts and the generation of fulfillment entries. This error indicates that the BAdI (Business Add-In) implementation for generating fulfillment entries returned an empty fiscal period for a specific contract.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant or the periods defined in the configuration may not align with the data being processed.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the contract or asset master records that prevents the system from determining a valid fiscal period.
  BAdI Implementation: The custom implementation of the BAdI might not be correctly handling the logic to determine the fiscal period.
  Period Locking: The fiscal period might be locked for posting, preventing any entries from being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration. Ensure that the fiscal periods are correctly defined and that they match the periods being processed.
  Check the settings in the Asset Accounting configuration to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Inspect the contract and asset master data for completeness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check if the contract is in a status that allows for fulfillment entries to be generated.
  
  
  
  BAdI Implementation:
  
  Review the custom BAdI implementation for any logic that might lead to returning an empty fiscal period. Ensure that the implementation correctly calculates and returns the fiscal period based on the input data.
  If necessary, debug the BAdI implementation to identify where the logic might be failing.
  
  
  
  Period Management:
  
  Check if the fiscal period is open for posting. If the period is closed or locked, you may need to open it or adjust the posting period settings.
  Ensure that the posting periods are correctly defined in the controlling area and that they are aligned with the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to manage posting periods) or OAA3 (to check asset master data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on the BAdI implementation.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and the specific BAdI to understand its intended functionality and any prerequisites.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.