How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN160 - No deferral item found for the input event data

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No deferral item found for the input event data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN160 - No deferral item found for the input event data ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN160 indicates that there is no deferral item found for the input event data in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a corresponding deferral item for a specific event or transaction that is being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Deferral Item: The most common cause is that the deferral item has not been created or is missing in the system for the specific contract or event.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the contract accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the deferral item.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors in data entry, such as incorrect contract numbers or event types, can lead to this issue.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data in the system is inconsistent or incomplete, it may lead to the inability to find the necessary deferral item.
  Timing Issues: The event may be processed before the deferral