How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN228 - Alloc. BAdI returned duplicate entries for Cnty &1 of POB &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Alloc. BAdI returned duplicate entries for Cnty &1 of POB &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN228 - Alloc. BAdI returned duplicate entries for Cnty &1 of POB &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN228 indicates that there is a problem with the allocation of entries in the context of a contract or a purchase order (POB). Specifically, the error states that the BAdI (Business Add-In) implementation returned duplicate entries for a specific country and purchase order combination.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the BAdI implementation is returning multiple entries for the same country and purchase order. This can happen if the logic in the BAdI is not correctly filtering or aggregating the data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BAdI or the underlying data that it processes, leading to duplicates.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the underlying tables that the BAdI is querying, resulting in duplicate records being returned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review BAdI Implementation: Check the implementation of the BAdI associated with the error. Ensure that it is correctly handling the logic to avoid returning duplicate entries. You may need to add checks to filter out duplicates.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution of the BAdI and identify where duplicates are being generated. This can help pinpoint the exact logic that needs to be corrected.
  Data Cleanup: If the issue is related to data integrity, review the relevant tables for duplicate entries and clean them up as necessary. This may involve removing or consolidating duplicate records.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAdI to see if there are known issues or recommended practices for implementation.
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the BAdI to ensure that it no longer returns duplicate entries and that the overall functionality is intact.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A BAdI is a type of enhancement in SAP that allows developers to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE18 (for BAdI definitions) and SE19 (for BAdI implementations) to review and modify the BAdI.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for BAdI implementations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.