How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE152 - Performance obligation &1 cannot have statistical main cost cond. type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Performance obligation &1 cannot have statistical main cost cond. type.

What causes this issue?

If non-statistical cost conditions exist, a performance obligation
cannot have a statistical main cost condition type. Instead exactly one
non-statistical cost condition type must be defined as the main cost
condition type.

System Response

The system has stopped processing of the affected contract.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE152 - Performance obligation &1 cannot have statistical main cost cond. type. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE152 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of performance obligations in the context of revenue recognition. Specifically, the error states that a performance obligation cannot have a statistical main cost condition type associated with it.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The performance obligation is configured with a statistical main cost condition type, which is not allowed. Statistical condition types are used for reporting purposes and do not affect the financial postings, which is why they cannot be used as main cost conditions for performance obligations.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a statistical condition type was mistakenly assigned to a performance obligation.
  
  
  Incompatibility with Revenue Recognition Standards: The performance obligation may not comply with the revenue recognition standards that require certain types of cost conditions to be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for performance obligations in your SAP system.
  Verify the condition types assigned to the performance obligation and ensure that they are not statistical condition types.
  
  
  
  Modify Condition Types:
  
  If a statistical condition type is found, replace it with a valid main cost condition type that is appropriate for the performance obligation.
  
  
  
  Review Performance Obligation Setup:
  
  Ensure that the performance obligation is set up correctly according to the business requirements and complies with the relevant accounting standards.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the correct configuration of performance obligations and condition types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the performance obligation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on performance obligations and condition types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on the correct configuration and usage of performance obligations in SAP, as this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your performance obligations are configured correctly in SAP.