How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN658 - &1 rows have been deleted from contracts table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 658

• Message text: &1 rows have been deleted from contracts table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN658 - &1 rows have been deleted from contracts table ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN658 indicates that a certain number of rows have been deleted from the contracts table in the SAP system. This message typically arises in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contract-related transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Deletion: The error suggests that there has been a deletion of contract entries from the database. This could be due to:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  A batch job or program that cleans up old or obsolete contracts.
  Data inconsistency or integrity issues that led to automatic deletion.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the contract management module that dictate when and how contracts are deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: If a user does not have the necessary authorizations, they may encounter issues when trying to access or manipulate contract data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Logs: Review the deletion logs or audit trails to understand why the rows were deleted. This can help identify if it was a manual action or part of a scheduled job.
  
  
  Data Recovery: If the deletion was unintentional, check if there are backups available to restore the deleted contract data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Examine the configuration settings related to contract management to ensure that they align with business requirements. Adjust settings if necessary to prevent unwanted deletions.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to access and manage contract data. This may involve reviewing and updating roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN function module or transaction to understand the context of the error better.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for contract management, such as:
  
  FARR: Contract Management
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN658 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that occurred around the same time as the deletion.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to configurations or authorizations, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.