How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE140 - Contracts &1 and &2 cannot be combined: Revenue transfer in future period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Contracts &1 and &2 cannot be combined: Revenue transfer in future period

What causes this issue?

Program 'Transfer Revenue' has run for contract &v3& for a future period
compared to the current period &v4&.

System Response

Contract combination is not performed for the source contract &v1& and
target contract &v2&.

How to fix this error?

This situation only occurs in non-productive systems where program
'Transfer Revenue' can also run in future periods for testing purposes.
Set up your test scenario for contract combination in a way that program
'Transfer Revenue' is not run for a future period. This corresponds to
the system behavior in a productive system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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_LIFECYCLE140 - Contracts &1 and &2 cannot be combined: Revenue transfer in future period ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE140 indicates that there is an issue with combining two contracts in the context of revenue transfer, specifically when one of the contracts has a revenue transfer scheduled for a future period. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Future Revenue Transfer: One of the contracts involved has a revenue transfer that is scheduled for a future period. SAP does not allow the combination of contracts if one of them has future revenue recognition activities that could conflict with the other contract.
  Contract Lifecycle Management: The contracts may be in different stages of their lifecycle, which can prevent them from being combined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the combination of contracts under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Dates: Review the start and end dates of both contracts. Ensure that the contract with the future revenue transfer is not scheduled to recognize revenue in a period that overlaps with the other contract.
  
  
  Adjust Revenue Transfer Dates: If possible, adjust the revenue transfer dates of the contract that is causing the issue. This may involve changing the schedule or the recognition method.
  
  
  Separate Contracts: If the contracts cannot be combined due to the future revenue transfer, consider keeping them as separate contracts. You may need to manage them individually.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to contract lifecycle management and revenue recognition to understand the specific rules and configurations that may apply.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for contract accounting) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) that may help in analyzing contract details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and proceed with your contract management activities in SAP.