How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE090 - POB &1: Total fulfilled quantity 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: 090

• Message text: POB &1: Total fulfilled quantity cannot be negative.

What causes this issue?

In the Business Add-In <ZK>BAdI: Generate Fulfillment Entries</>, the
period start date is missing for POB &v1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE090 - POB &1: Total fulfilled quantity cannot be negative. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE090 with the description "POB &1: Total fulfilled quantity cannot be negative" typically occurs in the context of contract management or service entry sheets in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a quantity that results in a negative total fulfilled quantity for a particular Purchase Order (PO) or contract.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Quantity Entry: The most common cause is that a user is trying to enter a negative quantity for a service or goods receipt, which is not allowed as it would imply that more items have been returned than were originally received.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry where the quantities have been incorrectly calculated or inputted.
  Contract or PO Issues: There may be issues with the underlying contract or purchase order, such as incorrect fulfillment quantities or discrepancies between the ordered and delivered quantities.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that are not allowing the transaction to process correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity Entries: Review the quantities being entered in the transaction. Ensure that they are correct and that you are not trying to enter a negative quantity.
  Review Purchase Order/Contract: Check the related purchase order or contract to ensure that the quantities fulfilled are correctly recorded and that there are no discrepancies.
  Adjust Fulfilled Quantities: If there are discrepancies, adjust the fulfilled quantities in the system to ensure they reflect the actual situation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or the specific transaction you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on proper data entry procedures to minimize the occurrence of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.