How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN235 - Alloc. BAdI: Field MAIN_COND_TYPE must be empty (CnTy &1, POB &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Alloc. BAdI: Field MAIN_COND_TYPE must be empty (CnTy &1, POB &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN235 - Alloc. BAdI: Field MAIN_COND_TYPE must be empty (CnTy &1, POB &2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN235 indicates an issue related to the allocation of a contract in the SAP system, specifically concerning the field MAIN_COND_TYPE. This error typically arises when the system expects the MAIN_COND_TYPE field to be empty, but it is not, leading to a validation failure.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a condition type that is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type being used may not be configured correctly in the system or is not valid for the specific contract type or allocation process.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect entries in the contract or allocation data.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements (BAdIs) implemented, they may not be handling the condition types correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the condition types in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the condition type being referenced is valid for the contract type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed for the contract or allocation. Ensure that the MAIN_COND_TYPE field is indeed empty when it should be.
  Look for any inconsistencies or incorrect entries that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant BAdI implementations to see how the MAIN_COND_TYPE is being populated and why it is not empty when it should be.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAdI or the error message for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): This is a type of enhancement in SAP that allows you to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications. The error message indicates that there is a BAdI related to the allocation process that is enforcing the rule about the MAIN_COND_TYPE field.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE18 (for BAdI implementation) and SE80 (for object navigator) to investigate the custom logic.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific BAdI to see if there are any patches or updates that address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.