How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN085 - Changing perf. oblig. &1 from compound to distinct is not permitted

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Changing perf. oblig. &1 from compound to distinct is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to change a performance obligation from compound to
distinct. However, this change is not allowed for leading performance
obligations.

System Response

The operation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

To change a performance obligation from compound to distinct, you must
make sure that the performance obligation does not have linked
performance obligations attached to it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN085 - Changing perf. oblig. &1 from compound to distinct is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN085 indicates that there is an issue with changing the performance obligation from a compound to a distinct status in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of revenue recognition.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you attempt to change the status of a performance obligation that is currently classified as "compound" to "distinct." In SAP, a compound performance obligation is one that is bundled with other obligations, while a distinct performance obligation is treated separately. The system does not allow this change because it could lead to inconsistencies in revenue recognition and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Performance Obligation: Check the details of the performance obligation you are trying to change. Ensure that it is appropriate to change its status from compound to distinct based on your business requirements.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: If the performance obligation is part of a larger contract or