How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN220 - Linked perf. oblig. &1 cannot be marked as acquisition cost.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Linked perf. oblig. &1 cannot be marked as acquisition cost.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN220 - Linked perf. oblig. &1 cannot be marked as acquisition cost. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN220 indicates that there is an issue with marking a linked performance obligation as acquisition cost in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Contract Accounting (FI-CA). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data related to the performance obligation and its associated contract.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The linked performance obligation may not be properly configured or may have missing or incorrect data.
  Contract Status: The status of the contract may not allow for the marking of acquisition costs. For example, if the contract is in a status that does not permit changes.
  Accounting Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting or Contract Accounting modules that prevent the marking of acquisition costs.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the linked performance obligation and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Verify that the obligation is correctly linked to the contract.
  Review Contract Status: Check the status of the contract to ensure it allows for the marking of acquisition costs. If necessary, change the status to one that permits this action.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for Asset Accounting and Contract Accounting are correctly set up to allow for the marking of acquisition costs.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to perform this action has the necessary authorizations. If not, request the appropriate access from your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-90 (Asset Acquisition) or FARR (Contract Management) that may be involved in the process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.