How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN858 - The total allocated amount &1 is not equal to contract price &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 858

• Message text: The total allocated amount &1 is not equal to contract price &2.

What causes this issue?

After allocating amounts of performance obligations, you may find that
the total allocated amount &v1& is not equal to the contract price &v2&.
Assume there is a contract 4 for which total revenue is 500 USD.
Contract 4 contains performance obligations 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.
Of these, performance obligation 10 is a compound performance obligation
that has two lower-level performance obligations, performance
obligations 11 and 12.
The table below lists the performance obligation hierarchy, allocated
amount, BOM indicator, and performance type.
Contract 4
Total Revenue,,500 USD
Performance Obligation ID,,High Level Performance Obligation,,Allocated
Amount ,,BOM Indicator,,Performance Obligation Type
10,, ,,200,,False,,Compound
11,,10,,100,,False,,Non-distinct
12,,10,,100,,False,,Non-distinct
13,, ,,100,,False,,Distinct
14,, ,,100,,False,,Distinct
15,, ,,100,,False,,Distinct
If you performed a calculation of the total allocated amount, it would
add up to 700 USD. However, the system ignores the amount of performance
obligation 10 and aggregates from performance obligations 11, 12, 13,
14, and 15. As a result, the total allocated amount is equal to contract
price after all.,,

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

System Response

In terms of compound performance obligation, the system aggregates
amounts from lower-level performance obligations when calculating
allocated amount.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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_MAIN858 - The total allocated amount &1 is not equal to contract price &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN858 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total allocated amount and the contract price in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of asset accounting or financial contracts. This error typically arises when the system detects that the sum of the amounts allocated to a contract does not match the expected contract price.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the contract or allocation amounts.
  Changes in Contract Terms: If the contract terms were modified after allocations were made, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Incomplete Allocations: Not all expected amounts have been allocated to the contract, leading to a mismatch.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the contract involves multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise due to conversion rates.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the contract management module in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Contract Details: Check the contract details to ensure that the total allocated amount matches the contract price. This includes reviewing all allocations made against the contract.
  Adjust Allocations: If there are discrepancies, adjust the allocations to ensure they total the contract price. This may involve adding or modifying allocation entries.
  Review Changes: If the contract terms were changed, ensure that all related allocations are updated accordingly.
  Check Currency Settings: If applicable, verify that currency settings and conversion rates are correct and consistent across all related entries.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling contract management errors.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR for contract management and FBL1N for vendor line items, which may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and allocations.
  Testing in Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.