How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN604 - Perf. oblig. completed cannot be directly marked as pending review

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Perf. oblig. completed cannot be directly marked as pending review

What causes this issue?

You attempt to mark a performance obligation that is already completed
as <ZK>Pending Review</>. The status of the performance obligation
cannot transition from <ZK>Completed</> directly to <ZK>Pending Review
</>.

System Response

The operation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the status to <ZK>In Process</> and then to <ZK>Pending Review
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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_MAIN604 - Perf. oblig. completed cannot be directly marked as pending review ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN604 indicates that a performance obligation (Perf. oblig.) has been completed and cannot be directly marked as pending review. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with performance obligations in the context of contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Status of Performance Obligation: The performance obligation in question has already been marked as completed. In SAP, once a performance obligation is completed, it cannot be reverted to a pending review status directly.
  Business Logic: The system is designed to prevent changes to completed obligations to maintain data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations in the system that dictate how performance obligations are managed, which could lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Status: Check the status of the performance obligation. If it is indeed completed, you will need to follow the appropriate process to handle completed obligations rather than trying to revert them to a pending review status.
  Use Correct Transaction: If you need to make changes or adjustments, you may need to use a different transaction or process that is designed for completed performance obligations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines on handling performance obligations to ensure compliance with the required processes.
  Contact Support: If you believe this error is occurring inappropriately or if you need to change the status for a valid reason, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on handling performance obligations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to contract management and performance obligations, such as FARR transactions.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on contract accounting and performance obligations in SAP to better understand the processes and avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and understand the underlying processes related to performance obligations in SAP.