How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN834 - The liability account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 won't be changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 834

• Message text: The liability account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 won't be changed.

What causes this issue?

The liability account &v1& of 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.

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 liability 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_MAIN834 - The liability account &1 of perf. oblig. &2 won't be changed. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN834 indicates that there is an issue with the liability account associated with a performance obligation in a contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounting, particularly when dealing with performance obligations in SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Account Configuration Issues: The liability account specified in the performance obligation is either not correctly configured or is not allowed to be changed due to system settings or business rules.
  
  
  Contract Status: The contract or performance obligation may be in a status that does not allow changes to the liability account. For example, if the contract is already in a completed or closed status, changes may not be permitted.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the performance obligation or the contract, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the liability account.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the liability account in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is valid for the performance obligation in question.
  
  
  Review Contract Status: Check the status of the contract and the performance obligation. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or create a new performance obligation.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the performance obligation and the contract. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR for Revenue Accounting and Reporting, which may help in navigating the system to find the source of the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.