How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN428 - The specified quantity unit is incorrect(performance obligation &1)

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 428

• Message text: The specified quantity unit is incorrect(performance obligation &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN428 - The specified quantity unit is incorrect(performance obligation &1) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN428 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity unit specified in a contract related to performance obligations. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module, which is used to manage revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure (UoM): The quantity unit specified for the performance obligation does not match the expected unit of measure defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the RAR settings or in the material master data that define the allowed units of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or updating contracts can lead to incorrect units being specified.
  Inconsistent Data: The unit of measure in the contract may not be consistent with the unit of measure in the related sales order or billing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you