How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN867 - Perf. oblig. &1's invoice amount must be equal to its contractual price.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Perf. oblig. &1's invoice amount must be equal to its contractual price.

What causes this issue?

When the final invoice is set, the invoice amount of the performance
obligation must be equal to its contractual price.

System Response

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

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_MAIN867 - Perf. oblig. &1's invoice amount must be equal to its contractual price. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN867 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the invoice amount and the contractual price for a performance obligation in the context of contract accounting (often related to SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management or similar modules). This error typically arises when the invoice amount submitted does not match the expected amount based on the contract terms.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Invoice Amount: The invoice amount entered does not match the contractual price defined in the contract for the specific performance obligation.
  Contractual Changes: There may have been changes to the contract terms that were not reflected in the invoice.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating the invoice or contract can lead to discrepancies.
  Currency Differences: If the contract and invoice are in different currencies, conversion issues may lead to mismatches.
  Incomplete Contract Setup: The contract may not be fully set up or may have missing details that affect the pricing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Contract Details: Check the contract associated with the performance obligation to ensure that the contractual price is correctly defined.
  Review Invoice Amount: Compare the invoice amount with the contractual price. If there is a discrepancy, adjust the invoice to match the contractual price.
  Correct Data Entry: If the invoice was entered incorrectly, correct the data entry to reflect the accurate amount.
  Check for Updates: If there have been recent changes to the contract, ensure that these changes are reflected in the invoice.
  Currency Conversion: If applicable, ensure that the currency conversion is correctly applied and that the amounts are comparable.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to contract accounting and invoicing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR for contract management and FB60 for invoice entry.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to view and edit contracts and invoices.
  Testing: If changes are made, test the process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the invoice aligns with the contractual obligations. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.