How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN017 - Performance obligation &1 for deferral &2 not found

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Performance obligation &1 for deferral &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN017 - Performance obligation &1 for deferral &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN017 indicates that a performance obligation associated with a deferral is not found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and contract management, particularly when dealing with deferral accounts in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) and Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Performance Obligation: The performance obligation referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to data entry errors, missing configurations, or incomplete contract setups.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for revenue recognition or deferral accounts may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary performance obligation.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to contracts, deferrals, or performance obligations, possibly due to incomplete processing or data migration issues.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not have been properly maintained, leading to a situation where the system