How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE052 - Fulfillment type of POB &1 and of its fulfillment item do not match.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Fulfillment type of POB &1 and of its fulfillment item do not match.

What causes this issue?

The fulfillment types of the Performance Obligation &v1& (fulfillment
type &v2&) and of the corresponding fulfillment item (fulfillment type
&v3&) do not match.

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?

Make sure that the data provided is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE052 - Fulfillment type of POB &1 and of its fulfillment item do not match. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE052 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fulfillment type of a Purchase Order (POB) and its associated fulfillment item. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or service procurement within SAP, particularly when dealing with service or contract fulfillment.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The fulfillment type defined for the main Purchase Order (POB) does not match the fulfillment type of one or more of its fulfillment items.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the fulfillment types in the system.
  The fulfillment types may have been changed after the creation of the POB or its items, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fulfillment Types:
  
  Go to the transaction where you can view the Purchase Order (e.g., ME23N).
  Check the fulfillment type of the main Purchase Order and compare it with the fulfillment types of the associated fulfillment items.
  
  
  
  Correct the Mismatch:
  
  If you find that the fulfillment types do not match, you will need to either:
  
  Change the fulfillment type of the POB to match the fulfillment item(s).
  Adjust the fulfillment item(s) to match the POB's fulfillment type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for fulfillment types in the system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and consistently across the relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how fulfillment types are defined and managed in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on contract management and fulfillment types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE052.