How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN811 - Unit-distinct cannot be marked for compound and non-distinct perf. ob. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Unit-distinct cannot be marked for compound and non-distinct perf. ob. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN811 - Unit-distinct cannot be marked for compound and non-distinct perf. ob. &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN811 typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with performance obligations in the context of revenue recognition. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the way performance obligations are defined for a contract, specifically regarding the distinction between unit-distinct and non-distinct performance obligations.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to mark a performance obligation as both unit-distinct and non-distinct within the same contract. In SAP, performance obligations can be classified as:
  
  Unit-distinct: These are obligations that can be fulfilled separately and are distinct from other obligations.
  Non-distinct: These obligations are not separately identifiable and are typically bundled with other obligations.
  
  When the system detects that a performance obligation is being marked in a way that contradicts these definitions, it triggers the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Performance Obligations: Check the performance obligations defined in