How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN146 - Performance obligation &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Performance obligation &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN146 - Performance obligation &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN146 indicates that there is an issue related to a performance obligation in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition. Specifically, the message states that the performance obligation identified by the placeholder &1 does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Performance Obligation: The performance obligation referenced in the error message may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the contract or revenue recognition settings that is preventing the system from recognizing the performance obligation.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect references or missing entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the performance obligation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Performance Obligation: Verify if the performance obligation exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where performance obligations are stored (e.g., using transaction codes like FARR or FSP0).
  Create or Restore Performance Obligation: If the performance obligation does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to contract accounting and revenue recognition to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the performance obligation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (Contract Accounting) and FSP0 (Display Performance Obligations).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.