How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN678 - Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed; POB &2 is not completed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed; POB &2 is not completed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN678 - Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed; POB &2 is not completed. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN678 indicates that a contract cannot be marked as completed because a related Purchase Order (POB) is not completed. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly in the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar contract management scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Purchase Order: The primary cause of this error is that the Purchase Order (POB) associated with the contract is not fully processed or completed. This could mean that there are still open items, pending approvals, or other issues preventing the POB from being marked as complete.
  Dependencies: The contract may have dependencies on the POB, and until those dependencies are resolved, the contract cannot be finalized.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the contract from being marked as completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order: 
  
  Navigate to the Purchase Order (POB) referenced in the error message and check its status. Ensure that all items are delivered, invoiced, and that there are no outstanding issues.
  If there are open items, resolve them by completing the necessary transactions (e.g., goods receipt, invoice verification).
  
  
  
  Review Contract Dependencies: 
  
  Check if there are any other dependencies or related documents that need to be completed before the contract can be finalized.
  Ensure that all related contracts, agreements, or documents are also in a completed state.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: 
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the POB or the contract, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance, or contract management teams) to clarify any outstanding issues.
  
  
  
  System Checks: 
  
  If the POB appears to be complete but the error persists, consider running system checks or reports to identify any data integrity issues.
  You may also want to check for any custom validations or enhancements that could be affecting the completion status.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: 
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider searching for relevant SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. There may be known issues or patches that address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and the contract management transaction codes (e.g., RECN for contract management).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and purchase order processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and authorizations to view and modify contracts and purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.