How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_DB079 - Cannot upgrade Perf. Oblig. &1 as its start date type is 3.

FARR_CONTRACT_DB079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_DB - Revenue Accounting - Contract DB Access

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Cannot upgrade Perf. Oblig. &1 as its start date type is 3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB079 - Cannot upgrade Perf. Oblig. &1 as its start date type is 3. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB079 indicates that there is an issue with upgrading a performance obligation in the context of contract accounting. Specifically, the error states that the performance obligation cannot be upgraded because its start date type is set to 3. 
  
  Cause:
  In SAP, performance obligations are associated with contracts and have specific attributes, including a start date type. The start date type of 3 typically indicates that the obligation is linked to a specific event or condition that has not yet been met or is not valid for the upgrade process. This can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the performance obligation may not align with the expected parameters for upgrading.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the performance obligation, such as missing or incorrect dates.
  Business Rules: The business rules governing the performance obligations may restrict the upgrade based on