How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN436 - You cannot change revenue of performance obligation &1 before period &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 436

• Message text: You cannot change revenue of performance obligation &1 before period &2.

What causes this issue?

In prospective change, fulfilled revenue will be split out from
redistribution of remaining price. The split revenue is not subject to
manual change. Since performance obligation &v1& has been applied
prospective change in period &v2&, you can you manually change the
revenue before period &v2&.

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

&Example&
Performance obligation A is a time-based performance obligation that
starts on 2016 October and ends on 2017 February with a total amount of
EUR 500.
Accounting Periods,,Amount
2016010,,EUR 100
2016011,,EUR 100
2016012,,EUR 100
2017001 ,,EUR 100
2017002,,EUR 100
Then you apply a prospective change on period 2016011.
Accounting Periods,,Amount
2016010,,EUR 100
2016011,,EUR 150
2016012,,EUR 150
2017001 ,,EUR 150
2017002,,EUR 150
Then if you manually change the spreading, the system prevents you from
changing amount of period 2016010.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN436 - You cannot change revenue of performance obligation &1 before period &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN436 indicates that you are trying to change the revenue of a performance obligation in a contract before a specified period. This error typically arises in the context of revenue recognition in SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts and performance obligations in the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module.
  Cause:
  
  Period Restrictions: The error occurs because the system has a restriction on changing the revenue of a performance obligation before a certain accounting period. This is often due to the fact that revenue recognition is tied to specific periods, and changes to revenue should only be made in the appropriate accounting period.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent changes to revenue recognition entries before a certain date or period.
  Status of Performance Obligation: The performance obligation may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being completed or closed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Verify the accounting period you are trying to change the revenue for. Ensure that you are within the allowed period for making such changes.
  Adjust the Revenue in the Correct Period: If you need to make changes, ensure that you are doing so in the correct accounting period as specified in the error message.
  Review Configuration Settings: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to revenue recognition and performance obligations. They may need to adjust the settings to allow changes if appropriate.
  Change the Status: If the performance obligation is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change its status to allow for the revenue adjustment.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling performance obligations and revenue recognition.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling revenue recognition issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing contracts and performance obligations, such as FARR for Revenue Accounting and Reporting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to performance obligations and revenue entries.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.