How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN075 - Marking performance obligation &1 as compound is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Marking performance obligation &1 as compound is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to mark performance obligation &V1& as compound. This
performance obligation is the higher-level performance obligation of
performance obligation &V2&. Marking performance obligation &V1& as
compound would also mark performance obligation &V2& as non-distinct,
which is not possible because performance obligation &V2& is the
higher-level performance obligation of performance obligation &V3&.

System Response

The operation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN075 - Marking performance obligation &1 as compound is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN075 indicates that there is an issue with marking a performance obligation as compound in the context of contract management, specifically within the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that the performance obligation you are trying to mark as compound does not meet the necessary criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The performance obligation may have characteristics that do not allow it to be marked as compound. For example, it might be linked to a specific revenue recognition rule or have attributes that are incompatible with compound obligations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the RAR module that prevent certain performance obligations from being marked as compound.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the contract or performance obligation that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Performance Obligation Attributes: Check the attributes of the performance obligation you are trying to mark as compound. Ensure that it meets the criteria for being a compound obligation.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the RAR module to ensure that the system is set up to allow the marking of performance obligations as compound where appropriate.
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the performance obligation. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the RAR module for specific guidelines on performance obligations and their configurations.
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide insights based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP RAR to better understand how performance obligations are managed and the criteria for marking them as compound.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.