How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE119 - The liability account &1 of contract &2 cannot be changed.

FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 119

• Message text: The liability account &1 of contract &2 cannot be changed.

What causes this issue?

The liability account of the contract cannot be changed because the
contract has been posted to FI/CO-PA.

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.

FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE119 - Details

• The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE119 indicates that there is an issue with changing the liability account associated with a specific contract in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of asset accounting or financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to change the liability account of a contract that is already in a certain lifecycle state where such changes are not permitted. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes to the liability account (e.g., it may be completed, closed, or in a state where modifications are restricted).
  Posting History: If there have been postings against the contract, the system may prevent changes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to certain fields after a