How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN084 - Updating field '&1' of contract &2 is not permitted

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Updating field '&1' of contract &2 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN084 - Updating field '&1' of contract &2 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN084 indicates that there is an attempt to update a field in a contract that is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting and asset accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in a contract may be set as non-editable or restricted based on the contract's status or type. For example, if the contract is already in a closed status or has been finalized, changes to specific fields may not be allowed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the contract. This can be due to role-based access controls in SAP.
  
  
  Business Logic: The business rules defined in the system may prevent changes to certain fields under specific conditions. For instance, if the contract is linked to a financial transaction that