How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN870 - You cannot set change type of contr. &1 to Contract Modification

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 870

• Message text: You cannot set change type of contr. &1 to Contract Modification

What causes this issue?

When combining contracts, you set the change mode as Contract
Modification. But it is not allowed because you can only perform change
of estimates on contract &v1&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

When combining contracts, you need to set the change mode as Change of
Estimates.

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_MAIN870 - You cannot set change type of contr. &1 to Contract Modification ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN870 indicates that there is an issue with changing the type of a contract to "Contract Modification." This typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for modifications. For example, if the contract is already completed or has been fully executed, it may not be possible to change its type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the ability to change the contract type. This could be due to settings in the contract management module or related areas.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the contract that prevent the change from being processed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make