How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN696 - &3 rev. acct. items for co. code &1 and acct. principle &2 not processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 696

• Message text: &3 rev. acct. items for co. code &1 and acct. principle &2 not processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN696 - &3 rev. acct. items for co. code &1 and acct. principle &2 not processed ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN696 typically indicates an issue related to the processing of revenue recognition or contract accounting in the SAP system. This error message suggests that there are certain revenue accounting items that could not be processed for a specific company code and accounting principle.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The accounting principles or company codes may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract or accounting items that prevent processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the accounting items.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data for the accounting items may be missing or incomplete.
  System Errors: There could be a bug or issue within the SAP system that is causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the accounting principles and company codes are correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for revenue recognition and contract accounting are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the specific contract and associated accounting items for any missing or inconsistent data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the accounting items.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FARR (for contract accounting) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.