How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN036 - Deletion is not permitted; all perf. oblig. in the BOM must be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Deletion is not permitted; all perf. oblig. in the BOM must be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN036 - Deletion is not permitted; all perf. oblig. in the BOM must be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN036 indicates that a deletion operation is not permitted because there are performance obligations (perf. oblig.) associated with a Bill of Materials (BOM) that need to be addressed first. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or project systems where performance obligations are linked to specific contracts or BOMs.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Performance Obligations: The primary cause of this error is that there are still active performance obligations linked to the BOM or contract you are trying to delete. These obligations must be resolved before the deletion can proceed.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that all related data is consistent. If there are dependencies (like performance obligations) that are still active, the system will prevent deletion to avoid orphaned records or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Performance Obligations:
  
  Use transaction codes like FARR or CJ20N to check for any existing performance obligations linked to the BOM or contract.
  Review the details of these obligations to understand their status.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Performance Obligations:
  
  If the performance obligations are no longer needed, you may need to delete them. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction (e.g., FARR for performance obligations).
  If the obligations are still required, consider modifying them or transferring them to another BOM or contract if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or linked objects that might be preventing the deletion. This may include checking for related contracts, projects, or other BOMs.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once all performance obligations have been addressed, attempt to delete the BOM or contract again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FARR: For managing performance obligations.
  CJ20N: For project management and viewing project structures.
  CS03: To display BOMs and check their components.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and BOMs to understand the relationships and dependencies better.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete performance obligations and BOMs, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the BOM or contract as needed.