How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN117 - Perf. oblig. &1 must have exactly one costing condition marked as Main

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Perf. oblig. &1 must have exactly one costing condition marked as Main

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN117 - Perf. oblig. &1 must have exactly one costing condition marked as Main ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN117 indicates that there is an issue with the costing conditions associated with a performance obligation in a contract. Specifically, the error states that there must be exactly one costing condition marked as "Main" for the performance obligation identified by &1.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  There are multiple costing conditions marked as "Main" for a single performance obligation.
  There are no costing conditions marked as "Main" for the performance obligation.
  The configuration or data entry for the performance obligation is incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Conditions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant performance obligation in the contract.
  Review the costing conditions associated with that performance obligation.
  Ensure that there is exactly one costing condition marked as "Main".
  
  
  
  Adjust Costing Conditions:
  
  If you find multiple costing conditions marked as "Main", you will need to change the status of the additional conditions to ensure only one is marked as "Main".
  If there are no costing conditions marked as "Main", you will need to select one of the existing costing conditions and mark it as "Main".
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data entry for the performance obligation is correct and complete.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for costing conditions are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to process the contract again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FARR (for contract management) or FSP0 (for managing performance obligations) to access the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to contract management and costing conditions for more detailed guidance.
  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 ensuring that the costing conditions are correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your contract processing.