How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN206 - Sum (Standalone Selling Price * Quantity)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Sum (Standalone Selling Price * Quantity)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN206 - Sum (Standalone Selling Price * Quantity) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN206 typically occurs in the context of contract management, particularly when dealing with revenue recognition and standalone selling prices (SSP) in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of the total amount for a contract, specifically that the sum of the standalone selling price multiplied by the quantity does not match the expected value.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the contract, such as incorrect standalone selling prices or quantities.
  Missing Data: Required fields for the calculation may be missing or not properly filled out.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pricing procedure or revenue recognition settings in the system.
  Contract Changes: If there have been recent changes to the contract or related items, the system may not have updated the calculations correctly.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system, they may be causing the calculation to fail.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the contract details to ensure that the standalone selling prices and quantities are entered correctly. Make sure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  Validate Configuration: Ensure that the pricing procedure and revenue recognition settings are correctly configured in the system. This may require consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  Review Contract Changes: If there have been recent changes to the contract, verify that all related data has been updated accordingly.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like SE38 to run any relevant reports or consistency checks that can help identify data issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you may need to debug the program to identify where the calculation is failing.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), or FARR (Contract Management) to navigate through contracts and related data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates that could resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in contract management are trained on the correct processes and understand how to enter data accurately.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN206 error in your SAP system.