How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN686 - Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed since invoice <> revenue

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed since invoice <> revenue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN686 - Contract &1 cannot be marked as completed since invoice <> revenue ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN686 indicates that a contract cannot be marked as completed because there is a discrepancy between the invoiced amount and the recognized revenue. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invoiced Amount vs. Recognized Revenue: The primary cause of this error is that the total amount invoiced for the contract does not match the total revenue that has been recognized in the system. This can happen if:
  
  Invoices have been created but not all revenue has been recognized.
  Revenue has been recognized for services or goods that have not yet been invoiced.
  There are discrepancies due to adjustments or corrections made after the initial invoicing.
  
  
  
  Incomplete Billing: If there are outstanding invoices or if the billing process has not been completed correctly, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Contract Modifications: Changes made to the contract after invoicing or revenue recognition can also lead to