How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE083 - Quantity of performance obligation &1 turned 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: 083

• Message text: Quantity of performance obligation &1 turned negative.

What causes this issue?

Performance obligation &v1& was created with a positive quantity. With
the current contract change it would turn negative. This is not allowed.

System Response

Revenue accounting item was not processed.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE083 - Quantity of performance obligation &1 turned negative. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE083 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity of a performance obligation in a contract, specifically that it has turned negative. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and contract management within SAP, particularly in the SAP S/4HANA environment.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A manual entry error may have led to a situation where the quantity of a performance obligation is incorrectly calculated or entered, resulting in a negative value.
  
  
  Contract Modifications: Changes made to the contract, such as cancellations or adjustments, may have inadvertently caused the performance obligation quantity to drop below zero.
  
  
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (like sales or inventory systems), discrepancies in data synchronization can lead to negative quantities.
  
  
  Revenue Recognition Rules: The application of revenue recognition rules may not align with the actual performance obligations, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Contract Data: Check the contract details and performance obligations to ensure that all quantities are correctly entered and reflect the actual business scenario.
  
  
  Adjust Performance Obligations: If a performance obligation has been incorrectly modified, you may need to adjust it back to a valid state where the quantity is non-negative.
  
  
  Check for Cancellations or Adjustments: Investigate any recent changes to the contract that may have affected the performance obligations. If necessary, reverse or correct these changes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to revenue recognition and performance obligations to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the contract and performance obligations to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for contract management) and FSP0 (for revenue recognition) to navigate through the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling performance obligations.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in contract management are adequately trained on the processes and data entry requirements to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.