How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN799 - Currency of condition type &1 for perf. ob. &2 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Currency of condition type &1 for perf. ob. &2 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN799 - Currency of condition type &1 for perf. ob. &2 is empty ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN799 indicates that there is an issue with the currency of a condition type in a performance obligation (perf. ob.) within the context of contract management, particularly in the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module. The error message states that the currency for a specific condition type is empty, which is not acceptable for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Assignment: The condition type specified in the error message does not have a currency assigned to it. This can happen if the configuration for the condition type is incomplete or if the relevant data has not been maintained properly.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of contracts or performance obligations, the currency field may have been left blank inadvertently.
  Integration Issues: If the data is being pulled from another system or module, there may be an issue with the data transfer that results in missing currency information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the condition type in question (transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the currency is properly defined for the condition type. If it is missing, you will need to assign a currency.
  
  
  
  Review Performance Obligation Data:
  
  Navigate to the performance obligation that is causing the error.
  Check if the currency field is populated. If it is empty, you will need to enter the appropriate currency.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that all required fields, including currency, are filled out correctly.
  If you are using a mass upload or interface, verify that the data being uploaded includes the currency information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type and performance obligation to ensure that all necessary configurations and data entries are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FARR: For Revenue Accounting and Reporting.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  VA02: For changing sales orders, if applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling currency-related issues in RAR.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the condition types and performance obligations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN799 and ensure that the currency for the specified condition type is correctly assigned.