How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN831 - The refund asset 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: 831

• Message text: The refund asset account &1 of contract &2 won't be changed.

What causes this issue?

The refund asset 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 refund asset 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_MAIN831 - The refund asset account &1 of contract &2 won't be changed. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN831 indicates that there is an issue with the refund asset account associated with a specific contract in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to change the refund asset account for a contract that is not allowed to be modified due to certain conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the contract is already settled or has been processed in a way that locks certain fields, changes may not be permitted.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to certain accounts once they have been set up.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other transactions or settings that prevent the modification of the refund asset account.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract. If it is in a locked or settled state, you may need to reverse or adjust the settlement before making changes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to see if there are restrictions on changing the refund asset account. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  Use Transaction Codes: If you need to make changes, consider using transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) or FARR (Contract Management) to navigate to the relevant contract and check for any editable fields.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and FARR (Contract Management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN831 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contracts and asset accounts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN831.