How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN181 - Deletion is not permitted; Invoice is not cleared for perf. oblig. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Deletion is not permitted; Invoice is not cleared for perf. oblig. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN181 - Deletion is not permitted; Invoice is not cleared for perf. oblig. &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN181 indicates that a deletion operation is not permitted because the invoice associated with a performance obligation is not cleared. This typically occurs in the context of contract management and billing within SAP, particularly in the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a contract or a performance obligation that has associated invoices that have not been cleared. In SAP, invoices must be cleared before you can delete the related performance obligations or contracts. This is a safeguard to ensure that financial records remain accurate and that all transactions are properly accounted for.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL3N for G/L account line items) to check the status of the invoices related to the performance obligation.
  Ensure that all invoices associated with the performance obligation are cleared.
  
  
  
  Clear Invoices:
  
  If there are outstanding invoices, you will need to clear them. This may involve processing payments, creating credit memos, or making adjustments as necessary.
  Use transaction codes like FB05 (to post document changes) or F-28 (to post incoming payments) to manage the invoices.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once all invoices are cleared, you can attempt to delete the performance obligation or contract again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process or need specific guidance, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for detailed instructions tailored to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), FBL1N, FBL3N, and FB05.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify invoices and contracts in the system.
  Training: Consider training sessions on SAP RAR and contract management to better understand the processes and avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your operations in SAP.