How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN053 - Linked performance obligation &1 cannot be marked as Exclude from Alloc.

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Linked performance obligation &1 cannot be marked as Exclude from Alloc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN053 - Linked performance obligation &1 cannot be marked as Exclude from Alloc. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN053 indicates that there is an issue with a linked performance obligation in the context of contract accounting, specifically related to the allocation of revenue or costs. This error typically arises when you attempt to mark a performance obligation as "Exclude from Allocation," but the system has identified that it cannot do so due to certain conditions not being met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Linked Performance Obligation: The performance obligation you are trying to exclude is linked to other obligations or contracts that may not allow for exclusion.
  Contract Status: The status of the contract or performance obligation may not permit changes. For example, if the contract is already in a finalized state or if certain conditions are set that prevent modifications.
  Allocation Rules: There may be specific allocation rules or settings in the system that dictate how performance obligations can be treated, and the obligation in question does not meet the criteria