How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN299 - Time-base POB &1 cannot be defined as start date type 3 and event type CI

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Time-base POB &1 cannot be defined as start date type 3 and event type CI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN299 - Time-base POB &1 cannot be defined as start date type 3 and event type CI ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN299 indicates an issue related to the configuration of time-based POB (Point of Billing) in the context of contract management. Specifically, it suggests that a certain POB cannot be defined with a start date type of 3 (which typically indicates a specific type of date handling) and an event type of CI (which usually refers to a specific event type in the contract lifecycle).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Configuration: The error arises when there is a mismatch between the start date type and the event type. In this case, the system does not allow the combination of start date type 3 with event type CI.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the contract or POB may not be set up correctly, leading to this conflict.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or constraints defined in the system that prevent this combination from being valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings