How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE128 - The accrued cost 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: 128

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

What causes this issue?

The accrued cost 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_LIFECYCLE128 - The accrued cost account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 cannot be changed. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE128 indicates that there is an issue with changing the accrued cost account for a performance obligation in the context of contract accounting or asset accounting. This error typically arises when there are existing transactions or postings that reference the performance obligation, making it impossible to change certain attributes, such as the accrued cost account.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: The performance obligation has already been posted to, meaning there are existing transactions that reference the accrued cost account.
  Configuration Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent changes to certain fields once they have been set, especially if they are linked to financial postings.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Transactions: Review the performance obligation to see if there are any existing transactions or postings. If there are, you may need to reverse or adjust those transactions before attempting to change the accrued cost account.
  Consult Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to see if there are any specific rules or restrictions regarding changes to accrued cost accounts. This may involve consulting with your SAP FI/CO configuration team.
  Use Alternative Methods: If changing the accrued cost account is not possible, consider creating a new performance obligation with the desired account settings and transferring any relevant transactions to the new obligation.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to handle it. If necessary, contact SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for contract accounting) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to investigate postings related to the performance obligation.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract accounting and performance obligations to understand the implications of changing accrued cost accounts.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, try replicating the issue to better understand the conditions that lead to the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.