How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN221 - The contractual price of POB &1 with 'Negative value' must be negative.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 221

• Message text: The contractual price of POB &1 with 'Negative value' must be negative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN221 - The contractual price of POB &1 with 'Negative value' must be negative. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN221 indicates that there is an issue with the contractual price of a Purchase Order (POB) in the context of a contract or agreement. Specifically, the error states that the contractual price must be negative, but it is currently set to a positive value or zero.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pricing Configuration: The pricing conditions for the contract may be incorrectly set up, leading to a situation where a negative value is expected but a positive value is provided.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry where a positive value was mistakenly entered instead of a negative one.
  Business Logic: The business process may require that certain contracts or agreements have negative pricing, possibly for discounts or rebates, and the current entry does not comply with this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Details: Check the details of the contract associated with the Purchase Order. Ensure that the pricing conditions are set correctly and that a negative value is appropriate for the context.
  Adjust Pricing: If the contractual price is indeed supposed to be negative, update the pricing condition in the contract to reflect this. This can typically be done in the contract management or pricing condition maintenance screens.
  Consult Business Rules: Verify with the business rules or policies to ensure that the requirement for a negative price is valid. If it is a mistake, correct the pricing to a valid positive value.
  Check for Updates: If the error persists, check if there are any updates or patches available for your SAP system that might address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME32K (Change Contract) or ME31K (Create Contract) to access and modify the contract details.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and pricing conditions to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in contract management within SAP.