How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE129 - The deferred 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: 129

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

What causes this issue?

The deferred 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_LIFECYCLE129 - The deferred cost account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 cannot be changed. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE129 indicates that there is an issue with changing the deferred cost account associated with a performance obligation in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes, particularly when dealing with performance obligations in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Locked or Inactive Performance Obligation: The performance obligation may be locked or inactive, preventing changes to its associated accounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to the deferred cost account once it has been set.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent changes to certain fields after specific transactions have been posted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the performance obligation or its associated accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Performance Obligation Status:
  
  Verify if the performance obligation is active and not locked. You can do this by checking the status in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FARR for contract accounting).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to performance obligations and deferred cost accounts in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). Ensure that the settings allow for changes to be made.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the performance obligation. You may need to run data consistency checks or reports to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (Contract Accounting) and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) for checking related accounts.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the processes related to performance obligations and deferred cost accounts to minimize errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.