How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN138 - RevAdj. for Linked POB 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: 138

• Message text: RevAdj. for Linked POB 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>Revenue Adjustment for Allocation Effect (Linked Performance
Obligations)</> account for performance obligation &V2&.
Details:
Reference account: &V1&
Performance obligation type: &V3&
Performance obligation name: &V4&

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>Revenue Adjustment for Allocation Effect (Linked
Performance Obligations)</> account. This account is determined by the
rules in the <LS>Revenue Adjustment for Linked Performance Obligations
</> section.
<ZH>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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN138 - RevAdj. for Linked POB cannot derive from ref. acct. &1 for POB &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN138 typically occurs in the context of contract accounting, particularly when dealing with revenue adjustments for linked Points of Business (POB). This error indicates that the system is unable to derive the reference account for a specific POB, which is necessary for processing the revenue adjustment.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference account for the POB may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the POB or the reference account, such as incorrect account assignments or missing master data.
  
  
  Linkage Issues: The POB may not be correctly linked to the reference account, or the linkage may have been broken due to changes in the configuration or data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the reference account for the POB is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like SPRO may be useful).
  Ensure that the account determination settings are correctly set up for the POB in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the POB and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Linkage Verification:
  
  Ensure that the POB is correctly linked to the reference account. You may need to review the linkage settings and make any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data. If not, work with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to derive the reference account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FARR: Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  SE80: Object Navigator for debugging
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.