How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN253 - The attributes can't be supported for POB &1 that is fulfilled by POD

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 253

• Message text: The attributes can't be supported for POB &1 that is fulfilled by POD

What causes this issue?

The attributes can't be supported for POB <(>&<)>1 that is fulfilled by
proof of delivery

System Response

Currently, only simple event-based performance obligations can be
supported to recognize revenue by proof of delivery in Revenue
Accounting Engine side. The attributes should meet the following
requirements:
- Fulfillment Event Type (EVENT_TYPE) is 'PD' - Proof of Delivery
- Fulfillment Type (FULFILL_TYPE) is 'E' - Event-Based
- Indicates Whether the Item Is Value-Relevant (VALUE_RELEVANT) is false
- POB Distinct Type(DISTINCT_TYPE) is 'D' - Distinct
- POB ID of the Root POB in the BOM Structure (BOM_POB_ID) is initial

How to fix this error?

Please redefine performance obligations' attributes as the above
mentioned value.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN253 - The attributes can't be supported for POB &1 that is fulfilled by POD ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN253 typically occurs in the context of contract management, particularly when dealing with Purchase Order (PO) and Purchase Order Document (POD) relationships. This error indicates that certain attributes or settings associated with a Purchase Order (PO) cannot be supported for a specific contract.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incompatible Attributes: The attributes defined in the contract may not be compatible with the attributes of the Purchase Order. This can happen if the contract is set up with specific conditions or settings that do not align with the PO.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up to handle the relationship between the contract and the PO.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the contract and the PO, such as different terms, conditions, or item categories.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data related