How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN844 - The fulfillment type &1 of POB &2 cannot be changed to &3.

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN844 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 844

• Message text: The fulfillment type &1 of POB &2 cannot be changed to &3.

What causes this issue?

If fulfillment has already happened, the system checks the following:
(1) Fulfillment type of the performance obligation can only be changed
between T (Time-Based) and O (Percentage of Completion).
(2) You cannot change E (Event-based) to other fulfillment type and you
cannot change other fulfillment type to E either.
(3) You cannot change the fulfillment type between T(Time-Based) with
start date type 3 (Is Always the Event Data) and O (Percentage of
Completion).

System Response

The system prevents the change to the performance obligation.

How to fix this error?

Specify a different fulfillment type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN844 - The fulfillment type &1 of POB &2 cannot be changed to &3. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN844 typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with Purchase Order (POB) fulfillment types. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the fulfillment type of a Purchase Order (POB) that is not allowed due to certain constraints or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incompatible Fulfillment Types: The fulfillment type you are trying to change to is not compatible with the current state or configuration of the Purchase Order.
  Contractual Restrictions: There may be contractual agreements or conditions that prevent the change of the fulfillment type.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain fulfillment types cannot be changed once they are set.
  Status of the POB: The current status of the Purchase Order may not allow for changes to be made (e.g., if it is already processed or completed).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve