How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE164 - Contr. &1 early termination and structural change cannot be at same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Contr. &1 early termination and structural change cannot be at same time

What causes this issue?

An early termination of the contract was triggered by the sender system.
The system determined that this change would result in a structural
change in one or more compound groups in the contract.
It is not possible to process an early termination and a structural
change in the same contract change.

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?

If you want to early terminate the contract you must remove the reason
that leads to a structural change.
1.,,Order items that are non-distinct POBs in the contract must not be
deleted in the same sales order change where you terminate the contract
2.,,Check BRF+ config if for a change that leads to a structural change
and adapt this configuration

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_LIFECYCLE164 - Contr. &1 early termination and structural change cannot be at same time ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE164 indicates that there is an issue with the lifecycle of a contract in the SAP system, specifically related to the early termination of a contract and a structural change being attempted simultaneously. This error typically arises in the context of contract management, particularly in the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar contract management scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to terminate a contract early while simultaneously trying to make a structural change to that same contract.
  The system does not allow both actions to occur at the same time because they can conflict with each other, leading to inconsistencies in the contract's lifecycle.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Separate the Actions: 
  
  First, complete the early termination of the contract. Ensure that all necessary steps for the termination are finalized and that the contract is in a terminated state.
  After the contract has been successfully terminated, you can then proceed to make any structural changes that are required.
  
  
  
  Check Contract Status: 
  
  Before attempting to make changes, check the current status of the contract. Ensure that it is not in a state that would prevent the actions you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to contract management to understand the specific requirements and restrictions regarding contract lifecycle management.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your configuration or version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for contract management, such as RECN (Contract Management) or REIS (Real Estate Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to make these changes has the appropriate permissions to perform contract terminations and structural changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your contracts effectively within the SAP system.