How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN426 - Main currency is incorrect (performance obligation &1, cond. type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Main currency is incorrect (performance obligation &1, cond. type &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN426 - Main currency is incorrect (performance obligation &1, cond. type &2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN426 indicates that there is an issue with the main currency in a contract related to performance obligations and condition types. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) when the currency settings for a performance obligation do not match the expected configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The main currency defined for the performance obligation does not match the currency expected for the condition type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the revenue recognition process, particularly regarding currency settings for contracts and performance obligations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or updating contracts or performance obligations can lead to inconsistencies in currency settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the currency settings for the performance obligation and ensure they match the expected currency for the condition type.
  Check the contract settings to ensure that the main currency is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP RAR and review the settings for performance obligations and condition types. Ensure that the currency settings are consistent across all relevant configurations.
  Ensure that the currency conversion settings (if applicable) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entries:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entries, correct the entries in the contract or performance obligation to ensure that the currencies align.
  If necessary, consult with the team responsible for data entry to ensure that they are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency-related issues in RAR.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FARR for Revenue Accounting and Reporting to access relevant data and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN426.