How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE050 - Change of POB &1 start date during a prospective change is not possible.

FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Change of POB &1 start date during a prospective change is not possible.

What causes this issue?

The system tried to change the start date of performance obligation
(POB) &v1& with a prospective change. The start date changes are only
possible with a retrospective change.

System Response

Adapt the BAdI implementation with the BAdI <ZK>BAdI for Change Type
Determination</> to ensure that a retrospective change is executed, and
not a prospective change, when adjusting start dates.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE050 - Change of POB &1 start date during a prospective change is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE050 indicates that there is an issue with changing the start date of a Purchase Order (POB) during a prospective change. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or asset accounting within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to change the start date of a Purchase Order or a related contract in a way that is not allowed by the system's business rules. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Contract Lifecycle Management Rules: The system has specific rules regarding the lifecycle of contracts and purchase orders. Changing the start date during a prospective change may violate these rules.
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The start date may be linked to other documents or processes that do not allow for changes at that stage.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not permit changes, such as being locked or already processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve