How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN827 - The receivable adjustment account &1 of contract &2 won't be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 827

• Message text: The receivable adjustment account &1 of contract &2 won't be changed

What causes this issue?

The receivable adjustment account &v1& of contract &v2& cannot be
changed because contract &v2& has been posted into FI/CO-PA.
The change request may come from the following scenarios:
You change the contract &v2&.
You change the account determination rules.
You reprocess the contract &v2&.

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

System Response

The system keeps the receivable adjustment account unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN827 - The receivable adjustment account &1 of contract &2 won't be changed ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN827 indicates that there is an issue with the receivable adjustment account associated with a specific contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and accounts receivable adjustments in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Account Configuration: The receivable adjustment account specified in the contract may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes to the receivable adjustment account.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the contract or its associated accounts.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract or the accounts involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Verify that the receivable adjustment account (&1) is correctly set up in the system. Ensure that it is valid and active.
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant financial accounting (FI) or contract management (FARR) modules.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Status:
  
  Check the status of the contract (&2) to ensure that it is in a state that allows modifications. If the contract is completed or archived, you may need to change its status before making adjustments.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the contract or account data. This may involve running specific reports or using transaction codes that help identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling this specific error message. The SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles may provide insights or patches related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to expedite the troubleshooting process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (Contract Management) and FB50 (General Ledger Accounting) that may help in managing contracts and accounts.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN827 for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.