How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN394 - The signs of local amounnts are different on contract &1á

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 394

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN394 - The signs of local amounnts are different on contract &1á ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN394 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the signs of local amounts between a contract and the associated data in the system. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial accounting, particularly when dealing with contracts that involve amounts in different currencies or when there are adjustments to the amounts.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Entry: The local amounts for the contract may have been entered with different signs (positive vs. negative) in the contract and the related financial documents.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the contract involves multiple currencies, there may be an issue with how the amounts were converted or recorded.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual changes to contract amounts or related financial entries may have led to inconsistencies.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how amounts are processed or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Data: Check the contract details in SAP to ensure that the local amounts are correctly entered and consistent. Look for any discrepancies in the signs of the amounts.
  Check Related Documents: Review any related financial documents (invoices, payments, etc.) to ensure that the amounts match the contract and are correctly signed.
  Adjust Amounts: If discrepancies are found, adjust the amounts in either the contract or the related documents to ensure they match and have the same sign.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to contract management and financial accounting.
  Use SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FARR (for contract management) or FB03 (to display documents) to investigate the issue further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals related to contract management and financial accounting for more detailed guidance on handling contracts and amounts.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN394.