How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN266 - POB &1 marked as contr. acquisit. cost but fulfillment type is PoC.

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 266

• Message text: POB &1 marked as contr. acquisit. cost but fulfillment type is PoC.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN266 - POB &1 marked as contr. acquisit. cost but fulfillment type is PoC. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN266 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a contract in the SAP system, specifically related to the fulfillment type and the acquisition cost settings. The message states that the contract item (POB &1) is marked as "contract acquisition cost," but the fulfillment type is set to "Percentage of Completion" (PoC). This inconsistency can lead to issues in processing the contract correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The contract item is configured to be treated as a contract acquisition cost, which typically implies that it should be recognized as a cost that is incurred upfront. However, the fulfillment type set to PoC indicates that revenue and costs should be recognized based on the progress of the project, which is not compatible with the acquisition cost treatment.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the contract or the project may not align with the expected accounting treatment for the type of