How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE160 - Technical error in custom field transfer of POB &1 from contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Technical error in custom field transfer of POB &1 from contract &2

What causes this issue?

A technical error explained in the message class &V3&
occurs during the data transfer &v4&.

System Response

The processing of contract &v2& was aborted.

How to fix this error?

Please contact SAP to resolve the issue.

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_LIFECYCLE160 - Technical error in custom field transfer of POB &1 from contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE160 indicates a technical error that occurs during the transfer of a custom field related to a Purchase Order (POB) from a contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract lifecycle management, particularly when dealing with custom fields that have been added to the contract data structure.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Custom Field Configuration Issues: The custom field may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies during data transfer.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the custom field in the source contract may not match the expected data type in the target structure.
  Missing Custom Field in Target Structure: The custom field may not exist in the target structure where the data is being transferred.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the custom fields.
  System Bugs or Incompatibilities: There may be bugs in the SAP system or incompatibilities with the version being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Custom Field Configuration:
  
  Verify that the custom field is correctly defined in the contract data structure.
  Ensure that the field is included in the relevant data transfer programs or function modules.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification:
  
  Check the data types of the custom fields in both the source and target structures to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Update Target Structure:
  
  If the custom field is missing in the target structure, you may need to add it to ensure that data can be transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transfer has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the custom fields.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transfer process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require the assistance of a developer or SAP Basis consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) to navigate contract management.
  Custom Fields: Understand how custom fields are created and managed in SAP, including the use of the Customizing (SPRO) transaction.
  Error Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or details that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the custom field transfer in SAP.