How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN148 - Time-based performance obligation &1 contains incorrect spreading data

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Time-based performance obligation &1 contains incorrect spreading data

What causes this issue?

When the system checks performance obligations during initial load, it
finds that the total of amount to be recognized and posted amount does
not equal the allocated amount. The correct spreading plan requires that
the amount that is already recognized plus the total of amounts
scheduled to be fulfilled in future periods equals the part of
transaction price allocated to that performance obligation.

System Response

The initial load is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the spreading data and rerun initial load.

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_MAIN148 - Time-based performance obligation &1 contains incorrect spreading data ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN148 indicates that there is an issue with the spreading data for a time-based performance obligation in a contract. This error typically arises in the context of revenue recognition and contract management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Spreading Data: The spreading data for the performance obligation may not be correctly defined. This could include incorrect start and end dates, or the distribution of revenue over time may not align with the contract terms.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the RAR settings that affect how performance obligations are defined and how revenue is recognized.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the performance obligation, such as overlapping periods or incorrect amounts.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the contract or performance obligation may