How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN840 - Souce contract &1 cannot find deferral item buffer in target contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Souce contract &1 cannot find deferral item buffer in target contract &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN840 - Souce contract &1 cannot find deferral item buffer in target contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN840 indicates that there is an issue with the deferral item buffer when trying to process a source contract and a target contract in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of revenue recognition or deferral accounting.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Deferral Items: The target contract does not have the necessary deferral items that are expected based on the source contract. This can happen if the target contract was not set up correctly or if the deferral items were not copied over during the contract creation or modification process.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the source and target contracts, such as differences in configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for contract management or deferral accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to reference deferral items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Configuration: Verify that the target contract is configured correctly and that it includes all necessary deferral items. You may need to manually add the missing deferral items to the target contract.
  
  
  Copy Deferral Items: If the target contract was created from the source contract, ensure that the deferral items were copied correctly. You may need to re-copy or manually create the deferral items in the target contract.
  
  
  Review Data Consistency: Check for any inconsistencies in the data between the source and target contracts. This may involve reviewing the relevant tables and ensuring that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to contract management and deferral accounting for any specific guidance or known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for contract management) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to help navigate through contracts and related items.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN840 for any specific fixes or updates that may address the issue.
  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 a solution to resolve it.