How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN353 - Cond. category is missing for customer invoice on POB &1 cond. type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Cond. category is missing for customer invoice on POB &1 cond. type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN353 - Cond. category is missing for customer invoice on POB &1 cond. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN353 indicates that there is a missing condition category for a customer invoice related to a Purchase Order (POB) in the context of contract management. This error typically arises in the SAP system when the system is unable to find the necessary condition records for a specific condition type associated with a customer invoice.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The condition type specified in the error message does not have any valid condition records in the system for the specified customer or invoice.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the condition type may not be set up correctly in the pricing procedure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the customer, material, or pricing conditions.
  Contract or Agreement Issues: The contract or agreement related to the invoice may not be properly defined or may be missing necessary details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) and check if the condition records for the specified condition type exist for the relevant customer and material.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create them using VK11 (Create Condition).
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) includes the necessary condition types.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the material master data is also complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Contract Review:
  
  Review the contract or agreement associated with the invoice to ensure that all necessary conditions and details are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the contract is active and valid for the period of the invoice.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify condition records and pricing procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN353.