How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN272 - Contract &1 contains inconsistent change type data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Contract &1 contains inconsistent change type data.

What causes this issue?

If a performance obligation has HAS_PRO_CHANGE as ABAP_TRUE in database
table FARR_D_POB, then
1) In database table FARR_D_CHG_TYPE there must be at least one item
that has CHANGE_MODE 'C' and PRO_EFFECT as ABAP_TRUE;
2) In database table FARR_D_DEFITEM there must be at least one item that
has PRO_SPLIT as ABAP_TRUE.
Contract <(>&<)>1 contains at least one performance obligation that does
not meet the two limitations above.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct all inconsistent data before you perform further processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_MAIN272 - Contract &1 contains inconsistent change type data. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN272 indicates that there is inconsistent change type data in a contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting and asset accounting.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in change type data can arise from several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or modifying the contract.
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the contract management settings or change type settings in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: Changes made to the contract that do not align with the expected data structure or rules defined in the system.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or issues with specific versions can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Data: Review the contract data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  
  
  Review Change Types: Verify the change types associated with the contract. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts or missing entries.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like FARR for Asset Accounting) to check the contract details and change types. You can also use transaction SE11 to check the database table structure if needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on managing contracts and change types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the contract number and any steps taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management, such as FARR (Asset Accounting) and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in contract management are adequately trained and have access to the latest documentation regarding contract management processes in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN272.