How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN846 - POBs cannot be created in BAdI FARR_BADI_DERIVE_VALUES.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 846

• Message text: POBs cannot be created in BAdI FARR_BADI_DERIVE_VALUES.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN846 - POBs cannot be created in BAdI FARR_BADI_DERIVE_VALUES. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN846 indicates that Purchase Order Blocks (POBs) cannot be created in the Business Add-In (BAdI) FARR_BADI_DERIVE_VALUES. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or when dealing with the creation of purchase orders in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the contract management or purchasing modules.
  BAdI Implementation: The BAdI FARR_BADI_DERIVE_VALUES may not be implemented correctly, or the logic within the implementation may not be handling certain conditions properly.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information in the contract or related master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create POBs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BAdI Implementation:
  
  Review the implementation of the BAdI FARR_BADI_DERIVE_VALUES. Ensure that the logic is correctly set up to handle the creation of POBs.
  If necessary, consult with a developer or SAP consultant to debug the implementation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings related to contract management and purchasing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Check if any recent changes were made to the configuration that could have affected the process.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being used in the transaction. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the master data.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the contract or related documents.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create the POBs has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the BAdI FARR_BADI_DERIVE_VALUES to understand its purpose and how it should be implemented.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract) and ME32K (Change Contract) to test the functionality.
  Debugging: If you have access, use the debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution of the BAdI and identify where the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.