How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN473 - Fail to set migrated flag as TRUE for Company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Fail to set migrated flag as TRUE for Company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN473 - Fail to set migrated flag as TRUE for Company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN473 indicates that there was a failure in setting the migrated flag to TRUE for a specific company code during the migration process of contracts in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when migrating data from legacy systems or during system upgrades.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the contract records that prevent the system from updating the migrated flag.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to update the records.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system performance problems, that prevent the update from occurring.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to contract management or migration processes may lead to this error.
  Incomplete Migration Process: If the migration process was interrupted or not completed successfully, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the contract records for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the migration and update the records. Adjust roles and permissions as needed.
  Check System Logs: Look into the system logs (transaction codes like SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  Database Locks: Ensure that there are no database locks that might be preventing the update. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  Re-run Migration: If the migration process was incomplete, consider re-running the migration program or transaction that was used to migrate the contracts.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FARR: Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and migration processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: If changes are made, ensure to test the migration process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.