How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN097 - Accounting principle of contract &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Accounting principle of contract &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN097 - Accounting principle of contract &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN097 indicates that the accounting principle for a specific contract is not defined or is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounting, particularly in the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where contracts are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Accounting Principle: The contract referenced in the error message does not have an associated accounting principle defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the accounting principles may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during the contract creation or modification process, leading to the omission of the accounting principle.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Details:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and verify if the accounting principle is indeed missing.
  If it is missing, you will need to enter the appropriate accounting principle for the contract.
  
  
  
  Define Accounting Principles:
  
  If the accounting principle is not defined in the system, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the relevant module (e.g., RE-FX).
  Go to the configuration path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Master Data > Define Accounting Principles and ensure that the necessary accounting principles are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the contract type and accounting principles is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for the relevant company code and ensuring that the accounting principles are linked to the correct contract types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract accounting to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed during contract creation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the contract processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as RECN (for contract management) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to navigate and check contract details.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contract data and configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing accounting principle and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN097.