How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN515 - Multiple change of a contract instance (&1) is not supported

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Multiple change of a contract instance (&1) is not supported

What causes this issue?

Multiple changes of a contract through one instance of CL_FARR_CONTRACT
is not supported.

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?

If this error occurs in a SAP standard program, contact SAP for further
advice.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_MAIN515 - Multiple change of a contract instance (&1) is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN515 indicates that there is an attempt to make multiple changes to a contract instance simultaneously, which is not supported by the system. This typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with financial contracts or agreements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Changes: The error usually arises when multiple users or processes are trying to modify the same contract instance at the same time.
  System Locking: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user has locked the contract for editing, another user trying to make changes will encounter this error.
  Batch Processing: If a batch job or program is trying to update the same contract instance multiple times in a single run, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Verify if the contract instance is currently being edited by another user. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the contract.
  Sequential Changes: