How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN393 - The signs of local amounnts are different on performance obligation &1á

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 393

• Message text: The signs of local amounnts are different on performance obligation &1á

What causes this issue?

The system detects the currency of specified contract and its POB to be
postedhas different

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN393 - The signs of local amounnts are different on performance obligation &1á ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN393 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the signs of local amounts between a performance obligation and the associated contract. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and contract management within SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) and Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The local amounts (e.g., revenue, costs) for a performance obligation are not matching in terms of their signs (positive or negative) with the amounts defined in the contract.
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry, configuration issues, or inconsistencies in the contract setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Performance Obligation:
  
  Review the performance obligation associated with the error. Ensure that the amounts are correctly defined and that their signs (positive or negative) are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review the Contract:
  
  Examine the contract linked to the performance obligation. Verify that the local amounts in the contract match the expected values and signs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data entered for both the performance obligation and the contract. This includes checking for any manual entries that may have been incorrectly input.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP related to revenue recognition and contract management. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and accounting standards.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur. This may involve creating new performance obligations and contracts to validate the changes.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management and revenue recognition, such as FARR for Revenue Accounting and Reporting.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP RAR to better understand the nuances of contract management and revenue recognition processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and rectify the cause of the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN393.