How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE044 - BAdI: Generate Fulfillment Entries returned empty event date for 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: 044

• Message text: BAdI: Generate Fulfillment Entries returned empty event date for POB &1

What causes this issue?

The system called the <ZK>Generate Fulfillment Entries</> Business
Add-In with filter value &v2& and implementing class &v3& 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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE044 - BAdI: Generate Fulfillment Entries returned empty event date for POB &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE044 typically indicates an issue related to the generation of fulfillment entries in the context of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) module, particularly when dealing with Purchase Order (POB) data. This error suggests that the BAdI (Business Add-In) implementation for generating fulfillment entries returned an empty event date for a specific Purchase Order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Date: The most common cause of this error is that the event date required for processing the fulfillment entries is missing or not properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BAdI implementation or the related processes that handle the event dates.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying tables that the BAdI relies on to generate the fulfillment entries.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom code implemented in the BAdI, it may not be handling certain scenarios correctly, leading to an empty event date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Event Date Configuration: Verify that the event dates are correctly configured in the system. Ensure that the relevant data is populated in the necessary fields.
  Review BAdI Implementation: If you have a custom implementation of the BAdI, review the code to ensure that it correctly retrieves and processes the event dates. Look for any conditions that might lead to an empty return value.
  Data Validation: Check the relevant tables (e.g., contract tables, fulfillment tables) for any missing or inconsistent data that could affect the event date.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the BAdI implementation to trace where the event date is being set and why it might be returning empty.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases patches and notes that can resolve known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to the BAdI and fulfillment processes to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the documentation for the BAdI FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE044 to understand its purpose and expected behavior.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE18 (for BAdI definitions) and SE19 (for BAdI implementations) to analyze the BAdI in question.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.