How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE082 - Transaction price of positive perf. oblig. &1 cannot be negative.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Transaction price of positive perf. oblig. &1 cannot be negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE082 - Transaction price of positive perf. oblig. &1 cannot be negative. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE082 indicates that there is an issue with the transaction price of a positive performance obligation in the context of revenue recognition or contract accounting. Specifically, it states that the transaction price cannot be negative, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that a user has inadvertently entered a negative value for a transaction price where it should be positive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the revenue recognition settings or the contract management settings in SAP.
  Business Logic Errors: There could be a misunderstanding of how the pricing should be structured for the performance obligations in the contract.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that negative values were incorrectly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Price: Review the transaction price for the performance obligation in question. Ensure that it is set to a positive value.
  Review Contract Settings: Check the contract settings and ensure that all performance obligations are correctly defined and that their pricing is appropriate.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to revenue recognition and performance obligations in the SAP system. Ensure that they align with business requirements.
  Data Validation: If data was migrated, validate the data to ensure that no negative values were introduced during the migration process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling performance obligations and transaction pricing.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for contract accounting) and FSP0 (for revenue recognition) to navigate the system effectively.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP Revenue Recognition and Contract Management to better understand how to manage performance obligations and pricing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.