How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN762 - Contract &1 Pob &2 has inconsistent inv amt: &3 and inv_delta_amt: &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Contract &1 Pob &2 has inconsistent inv amt: &3 and inv_delta_amt: &4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN762 - Contract &1 Pob &2 has inconsistent inv amt: &3 and inv_delta_amt: &4. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN762 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the invoice amounts related to a contract. Specifically, the message states that the invoice amount (inv amt) and the invoice delta amount (inv_delta_amt) do not match for a given contract and position.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during invoice processing can lead to discrepancies between the expected invoice amount and the actual amount recorded.
  
  
  System Updates: If there have been recent changes or updates to the contract or invoice data, it may lead to inconsistencies if the updates were not properly synchronized.
  
  
  Incomplete Processing: If an invoice was partially processed or if there were issues during the posting of invoices, it could result in mismatched amounts.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the contract management or invoicing modules can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Custom Developments: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they might not be handling the invoice amounts correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract and Invoice Data:
  
  Review the contract (&1) and position (&2) in question.
  Compare the invoice amount (&3) and the invoice delta amount (&4) to identify the discrepancy.
  
  
  
  Reconcile the Amounts:
  
  If the amounts are incorrect, determine the correct invoice amount and adjust it accordingly.
  You may need to reverse or adjust the invoice if it was posted incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  Check if there have been any recent changes to the contract or invoice processing that could have caused the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical support team or a functional consultant to investigate further.
  They can help analyze the underlying data and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the contract and invoice data to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in data entry and invoice processing are trained properly to minimize manual errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FARR (for contract management) or FB03 (to display documents) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider looking at SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN762.