How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN395 - The signs of transact. amnt &2 and local amnt &3 are diff. on contr. &1á

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 395

• Message text: The signs of transact. amnt &2 and local amnt &3 are diff. on contr. &1á

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN395 - The signs of transact. amnt &2 and local amnt &3 are diff. on contr. &1á ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN395 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the signs of the transaction amount and the local amount for a specific contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial transactions within SAP, particularly in the area of asset accounting or financial accounting.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The transaction amount (which could be in a foreign currency) and the local amount (in the local currency) have different signs (i.e., one is positive and the other is negative).
  This inconsistency can occur due to incorrect data entry, misconfiguration in currency settings, or issues with the way transactions are recorded in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract Details:
  
  Review the contract referenced in the error message (contract &1) to ensure that the amounts are correctly entered.
  Verify the transaction amounts and local amounts to ensure they are consistent in terms of sign.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Entries:
  
  Look at the specific transaction that triggered the error. Check if the amounts were entered correctly and if there were any manual adjustments that might have caused the discrepancy.
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings for the contract are correctly configured. This includes checking the exchange rates and ensuring that they are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks during data entry to prevent incorrect sign entries in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling contracts and transactions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for Asset Accounting) or FB50 (for general ledger postings) that may be involved in the process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.