How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN135 - Deferred Cost acct. cannot derive from ref. acct. &1 for POB &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Deferred Cost acct. cannot derive from ref. acct. &1 for POB &2

What causes this issue?

None of the account determination rules that you have defined return the
<ZK>Deferred Cost</> account as expected.

System Response

The system prevents the performance obligation and its contract from
being created or updated. The contract is listed in the Contracts with
Errors worklist for review.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that at least one of the determination rules can return a G/L
account as the <ZK>Deferred Cost</> account. This account is determined
by the rules in the <LS>Deferred Cost</> section.
Note: This typically occurs when the attributes of the performance
obligation and the reference account do not match any of the
determination rules that you have defined for this account.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN135 - Deferred Cost acct. cannot derive from ref. acct. &1 for POB &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN135 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the deferred cost account in relation to a reference account for a specific Profitability Object (POB). This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting or Financial Accounting when the system is unable to derive the appropriate deferred cost account from the reference account specified.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The deferred cost account is not properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the account determination configuration.
  Missing Account Assignment: The reference account (&1) does not have a corresponding deferred cost account defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the Profitability Object (&2) may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive the necessary accounts.
  Account Group Settings: The account group settings for the reference account may not allow for the derivation of a deferred cost account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Asset Accounting or Financial Accounting and ensure that the deferred cost account is correctly assigned to the reference account.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the Profitability Object (&2) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the account assignments are valid.
  
  
  
  Define Deferred Cost Account:
  
  If the deferred cost account is not defined, you may need to create it or assign it to the reference account. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring deferred cost accounts and reference accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system can derive the deferred cost account correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  OBYC: For automatic account determination.
  OAA3: For asset accounting settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional context or solutions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting or Asset Accounting for further assistance.