How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE158 - Fulfillment of POB &1: Total fulfilled amount cannot be negative.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Fulfillment of POB &1: Total fulfilled amount cannot be negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE158 - Fulfillment of POB &1: Total fulfilled amount cannot be negative. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE158 indicates that there is an issue with the fulfillment of a Purchase Order (POB) where the total fulfilled amount is being calculated as negative. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts, purchase orders, or billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that there may have been an incorrect entry in the fulfillment amounts, leading to a situation where the total fulfilled amount is calculated as negative.
  Negative Adjustments: If there are adjustments or returns that are incorrectly processed, they may lead to a negative total fulfilled amount.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the contract or the related financial settings in SAP.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a transaction is incomplete or not properly posted, it may lead to discrepancies in the amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Fulfillment Data: Check the fulfillment data for the specific Purchase Order or contract. Ensure that all amounts are entered correctly and that there are no negative entries that should not be there.
  Check Adjustments: If there are any adjustments or returns, verify that they are processed correctly and that they do not lead to a negative total.
  Recalculate Amounts: If necessary, recalculate the amounts involved in the fulfillment process to ensure they are accurate.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to contract management and fulfillment processes.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for any additional information that may help identify the root cause of the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the relevant documents.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about the transactions involved.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and fulfillment processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE158.