How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN177 - Perf. oblig. &1 has invalid value for deferral category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Perf. oblig. &1 has invalid value for deferral category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN177 - Perf. oblig. &1 has invalid value for deferral category ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN177 indicates that there is an issue with the performance obligation in a contract, specifically that it has an invalid value for the deferral category. This error typically arises in the context of revenue recognition and contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts that involve deferred revenue.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Deferral Category: The deferral category assigned to the performance obligation is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The deferral category not being defined in the system.
  The deferral category being incorrectly assigned to the performance obligation.
  Changes in configuration that have rendered the existing deferral category invalid.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to revenue recognition or contract management that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying the performance obligation can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deferral Category:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for deferral categories in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting or Revenue Recognition settings).
  Verify that the deferral category assigned to the performance obligation is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Update Performance Obligation:
  
  If the deferral category is incorrect, update the performance obligation to use a valid deferral category.
  This can typically be done through the contract management transaction or by editing the performance obligation directly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all relevant configuration settings for revenue recognition and deferral categories are correctly set up.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for guidance on setting up deferral categories.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entry for the performance obligation to ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the performance obligation behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on revenue recognition and contract management for detailed guidance on setting up and managing performance obligations and deferral categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the invalid deferral category and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN177.