How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN089 - Performance obligation &2 cannot include reserved condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Performance obligation &2 cannot include reserved condition type &1

What causes this issue?

When creating or updating a performance obligation, the back-end
operational system (the system that originates the performance
obligation, such as a logistics system) included a condition type that
is reserved for carrying allocation differences. This may have occurred
because of an incorrect configuration in the back-end operational
system.

System Response

The operation to create or update the performance obligation was
terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Once you have configured &V1& as the allocation difference condition
type, you must not use it for other purposes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN089 - Performance obligation &2 cannot include reserved condition type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN089 indicates that there is an issue with the performance obligation in a contract, specifically that a reserved condition type is being included in a performance obligation, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) when:
  
  A condition type that is marked as "reserved" is being used in a performance obligation.
  The configuration of the condition types in the system does not allow certain condition types to be included in performance obligations due to business rules or settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the contract's configuration and the expected configuration for performance obligations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Types:
  
  Review the condition types used in the contract. Identify which condition type is marked as reserved (in this case, &1) and why it is being included in the performance obligation (&2).
  You can do this by navigating to the condition type configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Modify Performance Obligation:
  
  If the reserved condition type is not necessary for the performance obligation, consider removing it from the performance obligation.
  If it is necessary, you may need to review the business requirements and possibly change the configuration to allow this condition type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for performance obligations in the SAP RAR module. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that reserved condition types are correctly defined.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for additional insights or specific configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the contract and performance obligation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on the proper use of condition types and performance obligations in SAP RAR to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.