How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN823 - The deferred cost account &1 of con. typ &3 on perf. obl. &2 won't be chg

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 823

• Message text: The deferred cost account &1 of con. typ &3 on perf. obl. &2 won't be chg

What causes this issue?

The deferred cost account &v1& of of condition type &v3& on performance
obligation &v2& cannot be changed because performance obligation &v2&
has been posted into FI/CO-PA.
The change request may come from the following scenarios:
You change the contract from which performance obligation &v2& comes.
You change the account determination rules.
You reprocess the contract from which performance obligation &v2& comes.

System Response

The system keeps the cost account unchanged.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN823 - The deferred cost account &1 of con. typ &3 on perf. obl. &2 won't be chg ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN823 typically relates to issues with the configuration of deferred cost accounts in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of asset accounting or financial accounting. This error indicates that the system is unable to change the deferred cost account for a specific contract type and performance obligation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The deferred cost account may not be properly configured for the specified contract type. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the contract type in the system.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the performance obligation may not be valid or may not allow for changes to the deferred cost account.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract, such as missing information or incorrect entries that prevent the system from processing the change.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the deferred cost account.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the contract type in the SAP system. Ensure that the deferred cost account is correctly assigned and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Other Components > Define Contract Types.
  
  
  Review Performance Obligation: Check the details of the performance obligation associated with the contract. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the account assignment is valid.
  Data Validation: Validate the data related to the contract and performance obligation. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could be causing the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to modify the deferred cost account.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and related processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review account details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.