How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE124 - The unbilled receivable account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 cannot be changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: The unbilled receivable account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 cannot be changed.

What causes this issue?

The unbilled receivable account of the performance obligation cannot be
changed because the performance obligation 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE124 - The unbilled receivable account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 cannot be changed. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE124 indicates that there is an issue with the unbilled receivable account associated with a performance obligation in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to change the unbilled receivable account for a performance obligation that is already in a certain state, such as being billed or having transactions posted against it.
  Cause:
  
  State of Performance Obligation: The performance obligation may already have transactions (like billing or revenue recognition) that prevent changes to its configuration, including the unbilled receivable account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to certain accounts once they are set.
  Data Integrity: The system may be enforcing data integrity rules that prevent changes to ensure that financial reporting remains accurate.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Status: Verify the status of the performance obligation. If it has been billed or has transactions, you may need to reverse those transactions or adjust the status before making changes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the performance obligation and the unbilled receivable account. Ensure that the account is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to contract accounting and performance obligations to understand the specific rules and limitations.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like FARR for contract accounting) to review the details of the performance obligation and the associated accounts.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE124 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract accounting, such as FARR (Contract Accounting) and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) for further investigation.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for contract accounting and revenue recognition to understand the lifecycle of performance obligations and the implications of changing accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.