How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN881 - Receivable Adj. acct. cannot derive for per. ob. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Receivable Adj. acct. cannot derive for per. ob. &1

What causes this issue?

None of the account determination rules that you have defined return the
Receivable Adjustment account as expected. This occurs with the contract
that contains performance obligation &V1&.

System Response

The system prevents the performance obligation and its contract from
being created or updated. The contract is listed in the Contracts with
Errors worklist for review.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that at least one of the determination rules can return a G/L
account as the <ZK>Receivable Adjustment</> account. This account is
determined by the rules in the <LS>Receivable Adjustment</> section.
<ZH>Note:</> This typically occurs when the attributes of the
performance obligation and the reference account do not match any of the
determination rules that you have defined for this account.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN881 - Receivable Adj. acct. cannot derive for per. ob. &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN881 indicates that the system is unable to derive the receivable adjustment account for a specific period object. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounting or accounts receivable processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The adjustment account may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables or settings in the contract accounting module.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Determination: The system may not be able to determine the correct account based on the settings for the specific transaction or period object.
  
  
  Period Object Issues: The period object referenced in the error message may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the system from accessing the necessary account information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for contract accounting (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for account determination and ensure that the receivable adjustment accounts are correctly defined for the relevant transaction types and period objects.
  
  
  
  Review Account Determination:
  
  Check the account determination settings in the system to ensure that the correct accounts are assigned for the specific transaction type.
  Ensure that the adjustment accounts are linked to the correct condition types.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Object:
  
  Confirm that the period object referenced in the error message is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the period object is active and has the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the account determination settings and perform the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in contract accounting and account determination.