How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN121 - Cannot edit spreading for periods where postings occurred (POB &1)

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Cannot edit spreading for periods where postings occurred (POB &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN121 - Cannot edit spreading for periods where postings occurred (POB &1) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN121 indicates that you are trying to edit the spreading of a contract for periods where postings have already occurred. This typically happens in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition, where the system prevents changes to periods that have already been processed to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Postings in Periods: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial postings (e.g., invoices, payments, or adjustments) in the periods you are trying to edit. The system restricts changes to ensure that the financial data remains consistent and accurate.
  Contract Spreading: The error specifically relates to the spreading of amounts over different periods, which is often used in revenue recognition or expense allocation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Postings: Review the periods in question to identify any postings that have occurred. You can do this by checking the relevant accounting documents or