How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN381 - Error in BADI result because perf. oblig. &2 doesn't exist in contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Error in BADI result because perf. oblig. &2 doesn't exist in contract &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN381 - Error in BADI result because perf. oblig. &2 doesn't exist in contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN381 indicates that there is an issue with a Business Add-In (BADI) related to performance obligations in a contract. Specifically, the error states that a performance obligation (identified by &2) does not exist in the specified contract (identified by &1). This typically occurs in the context of contract management, particularly in the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Performance Obligation: The performance obligation referenced in the error message does not exist in the contract. This could be due to:
  
  The performance obligation was not created or was deleted.
  There is a mismatch in the contract or obligation IDs.
  The contract is not properly configured or has not been fully set up.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the contract and the performance obligations, possibly due to manual changes or data migration issues.
  
  
  BADI Implementation Issues: If there is a custom implementation of the BADI, it may not be handling the data correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract and Performance Obligations:
  
  Verify that the performance obligation exists in the contract. You can do this by navigating to the contract in the SAP system and checking the associated performance obligations.
  Ensure that the performance obligation ID matches what is expected in the contract.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Performance Obligation:
  
  If the performance obligation does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, you may need to update the contract to include the correct performance obligation.
  
  
  
  Review BADI Implementation:
  
  If you have a custom BADI implementation, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling the performance obligations and contracts.
  Check for any logic that might be filtering out or incorrectly referencing performance obligations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run data consistency checks in the SAP system to identify any discrepancies between contracts and performance obligations.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the underlying tables for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BADI and error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex customizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BADI (Business Add-In): A way to enhance the standard functionality of SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  Performance Obligation: A promise in a contract to transfer a good or service to a customer. In SAP RAR, performance obligations are crucial for revenue recognition.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), or FARR related transactions for managing contracts and performance obligations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.