How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE073 - Required field 'Quantity unit' of invoice item of POB &1 is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Required field 'Quantity unit' of invoice item of POB &1 is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE073 - Required field 'Quantity unit' of invoice item of POB &1 is empty. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE073 indicates that the required field 'Quantity unit' for an invoice item related to a Purchase Order (POB) is empty. This error typically occurs during the processing of invoices in the SAP system, particularly in the context of contract management or service entry sheets.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a value in the 'Quantity unit' field for an invoice item. This field is essential for the system to understand how to interpret the quantity being invoiced (e.g., pieces, hours, kilograms, etc.). If this field is not filled, the system cannot process the invoice correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Invoice Document:
  
  Open the invoice document that triggered the error.
  Navigate to the item details where the error is reported.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Quantity Unit:
  
  Locate the 'Quantity unit' field for the invoice item.
  Enter the appropriate unit of measure (UoM) that corresponds to the quantity being invoiced. This could be a standard unit like 'EA' for each, 'KG' for kilograms, etc.
  
  
  
  Validate the Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the invoice are filled out correctly.
  Check for any other missing or incorrect data that might cause further issues.
  
  
  
  Save and Reprocess:
  
  After entering the required information, save the invoice document.
  Attempt to reprocess the invoice to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct quantity unit to use, refer to the relevant documentation or consult with your procurement or finance team.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue is recurring, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in SAP related to the invoice processing and quantity units. Ensure that the units of measure are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MIRO (for invoice verification) or FB60 (for vendor invoices) to access and modify the invoice.
  Master Data: Ensure that the material master or service master data associated with the invoice has the correct units of measure defined.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.