How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN191 - Perf. Oblig. &1 for acquisition cost should not have normal price/cost

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Perf. Oblig. &1 for acquisition cost should not have normal price/cost

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN191 - Perf. Oblig. &1 for acquisition cost should not have normal price/cost ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN191 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when dealing with performance obligations related to acquisition costs. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the pricing or cost settings for an asset, specifically that the acquisition cost should not have a normal price or cost associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The asset master data may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where a normal price or cost is assigned to an acquisition cost that should not have one.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation or modification of asset master records can lead to this issue.
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings in the asset accounting configuration may not align with the requirements for performance obligations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the asset master record in transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  Verify the acquisition cost and ensure that it does not have a normal price or cost assigned.
  If necessary, correct the acquisition cost settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration and review the settings related to asset acquisition and performance obligations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Performance Obligations:
  
  If the performance obligations are incorrectly set up, you may need to adjust them to align with the correct asset acquisition costs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN191 for any known issues or fixes.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in asset management are trained on the correct procedures for entering and managing asset data to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.