How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN058 - Start date of time-based performance obligation &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Start date of time-based performance obligation &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

Performance obligation &v1& has an event type that is time-based, but it
does not have a start date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN058 - Start date of time-based performance obligation &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN058 indicates that there is an issue with a time-based performance obligation in a contract, specifically that the start date for the performance obligation is missing or not specified. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and revenue recognition processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a start date for a time-based performance obligation, but it has not been provided. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may have failed to enter the start date when creating or modifying the performance obligation.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the start date may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a start date not being met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Performance Obligation:
  
  Navigate to the relevant contract or performance obligation in the SAP system.
  Verify if the start date is indeed missing. If it is, enter the appropriate start date.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry Procedures:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields, including the start date, are filled out during the creation or modification of performance obligations.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all required fields were correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to performance obligations in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with business requirements and that all mandatory fields are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FARR (for contract management) or FSP0 (for performance obligations) to access the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on performance obligations and contract management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling performance obligations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.