How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN685 - Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed since having undue invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed since having undue invoice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN685 - Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed since having undue invoice ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN685 indicates that a contract cannot be marked as completed because there is an "undue invoice" associated with it. This typically means that there are invoices related to the contract that have not been processed or cleared, preventing the contract from being finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Undue Invoices: There are invoices that are still open or pending for the contract in question. These invoices may not have been paid, cleared, or processed correctly.
  Contract Status: The contract may have certain conditions or statuses that prevent it from being marked as completed until all related financial transactions are resolved.
  Incomplete Processing: There may be incomplete processing of invoices or related documents that need to be addressed before the contract can be finalized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Invoices: Check the invoices associated with the contract. You can do this by navigating to the contract in the SAP system and reviewing the related financial documents.
  Clear Invoices: If there are any open invoices, ensure that they are processed, cleared, or paid as necessary. This may involve:
  
  Posting payments for outstanding invoices.
  Resolving any discrepancies or issues with the invoices.
  
  
  Check Contract Conditions: Ensure that all conditions of the contract have been met. This may include checking for any outstanding deliverables or obligations that need to be fulfilled.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that all financial transactions related to the contract are in order.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL3N for G/L account line items) to investigate the status of invoices and payments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes that can help you analyze contracts and invoices, such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  Contract Management: Understand the contract management processes in your organization, including how contracts are created, maintained, and closed.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on contract management and invoice processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it, allowing the contract to be marked as completed.