How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN337 - No performance obligation is pending but contract &1 is pending.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 337

• Message text: No performance obligation is pending but contract &1 is pending.

What causes this issue?

No performance obligation is pending for conflicts but contract &v1& is
pending for conflicts.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please contact your technical support.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN337 - No performance obligation is pending but contract &1 is pending. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN337 indicates that there is a contract in the system that is pending, but there are no performance obligations associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and contract management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA or SAP RAR (Revenue Accounting and Reporting) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Performance Obligations: The contract referenced in the error does not have any performance obligations defined. Performance obligations are essential for revenue recognition as they represent the promise to deliver goods or services to a customer.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for processing, such as being incomplete or not fully configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the contract management or revenue recognition settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Performance Obligations: Review the contract in question to ensure that performance obligations are defined. If they are missing, you will need to create them.
  
  Navigate to the contract in the SAP system and check the performance obligations section.
  If necessary, add the required performance obligations.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Status: Ensure that the contract is in a valid status for processing. If it is incomplete, complete the necessary fields and save the contract.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for contract management and revenue recognition in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the contract to ensure there are no inconsistencies. This may involve checking related documents, customer data, and other relevant information.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling contracts and performance obligations.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR for revenue accounting and reporting, which may help in navigating the system.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in contract management and revenue recognition are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN337 and ensure that your contracts are properly configured for revenue recognition.