How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN015 - Higher-level perf. obligation &1 of perf. obligation &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Higher-level perf. obligation &1 of perf. obligation &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN015 - Higher-level perf. obligation &1 of perf. obligation &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN015 indicates that there is a problem related to performance obligations in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of revenue recognition or contract accounting. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a higher-level performance obligation associated with a specified performance obligation.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Higher-Level Performance Obligation: The higher-level performance obligation that is supposed to be linked to the specified performance obligation does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of performance obligations in the contract management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to performance obligations, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between obligations.
  Incorrect Contract Setup: The contract may not have been set up correctly, leading to issues in the hierarchy of performance obligations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Performance Obligations:
  
  Verify that the higher-level performance obligation exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that lists performance obligations.
  Ensure that the performance obligations are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for performance obligations in the contract management module. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the performance obligation data. This may involve running specific reports or using transaction codes that help identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Correct Contract Setup:
  
  If the contract setup is incorrect, you may need to adjust the contract details to ensure that all performance obligations are properly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to performance obligations and contract management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for contract management) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.