How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN092 - End date and duration cannot both be specified on perf. oblig. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 092

• Message text: End date and duration cannot both be specified on perf. oblig. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN092 - End date and duration cannot both be specified on perf. oblig. &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN092 indicates that there is a conflict in the data entry for a performance obligation in a contract. Specifically, the error arises when both an end date and a duration are specified for the same performance obligation, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  In the context of performance obligations, you can either specify a duration (e.g., how long the obligation lasts) or an end date (the specific date when the obligation ends), but not both at the same time. This is to avoid ambiguity in how the obligation is defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the data entry for the performance obligation:
  
  Review the Performance Obligation: Go to the relevant contract and check the details of the performance obligation that triggered the error.
  Decide on One Parameter:
  
  If you want to specify a duration, remove the end date.
  If you want to specify an end date, remove the duration.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to process the contract again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FARR (for contract management) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to navigate to the relevant areas in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to contract management and performance obligations for more detailed guidance on how to manage these entries.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the contract processing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the contract behaves as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after making these adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.