How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN822 - The fulfillment type of perf. oblig. &1 cannot be changed to time-based.

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN822 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 822

• Message text: The fulfillment type of perf. oblig. &1 cannot be changed to time-based.

What causes this issue?

The time-based performance obligation &v1& cannot have a right of
return.

System Response

In the case of a performance obligation with a right of return, the
system does not allow you to change its fulfillment type to time-based.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN822 - Details

• The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN822 indicates that there is an issue with changing the fulfillment type of a performance obligation in a contract. Specifically, it states that the fulfillment type cannot be changed to time-based for the specified performance obligation.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Settings: The current settings or configurations of the performance obligation do not allow for a change to a time-based fulfillment type. This could be due to existing data or status of the obligation.
  
  
  Contract Type Restrictions: Certain contract types may have restrictions on how performance obligations can be fulfilled. If the contract is set up in a way that does not support time-based fulfillment, this error will occur.
  
  
  Open Items: If there are open items or transactions associated with the performance obligation, the system may prevent changes to its fulfillment type.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or validations