How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN886 - POB &1 cannot have time-based fulfillment with start date type 1 or 2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 886

• Message text: POB &1 cannot have time-based fulfillment with start date type 1 or 2.

What causes this issue?

Revenue Accounting generates fulfillments for a time-based performance
obligation with start date type 1: <ZK>Available on Creation of
Performance Obligation</> or type 2: <ZK>Available After Creation of
Performance Obligation</> when a contract is created. This means that
Revenue Accounting does not allow time-based performance obligations
with start date type 1 or 2 to be at different levels of a BOM
structure. However, performance obligation &v1& and performance
obligation &v2& are both time-based performance obligations with start
date type 1 or 2.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN886 - POB &1 cannot have time-based fulfillment with start date type 1 or 2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN886 indicates that there is an issue with the fulfillment of a contract in the SAP system, specifically related to the start date type for time-based fulfillment. The error message states that the contract (identified by the placeholder &1) cannot have time-based fulfillment when the start date type is set to 1 or 2.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Start Date Type: The start date type of the contract is set to either 1 (which usually indicates a specific date) or 2 (which may indicate a specific event). These types are not compatible with time-based fulfillment in the context of the contract.
  Contract Configuration: The configuration of the contract may not allow for time-based fulfillment under the current settings.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or settings in the system that restrict the use of time-based fulfillment with certain start date types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Settings:
  
  Review the contract settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the start date type is appropriate for time-based fulfillment. If necessary, change the start date type to one that is compatible with time-based fulfillment (e.g., type 3 or another type that allows for this).
  
  
  
  Modify Fulfillment Type:
  
  If the contract must use time-based fulfillment, consider modifying the fulfillment type or the contract configuration to align with the requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to contract management and fulfillment to understand the implications of different start date types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, ensure to test the contract fulfillment process to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the contract behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management (e.g., FARR for contract management) to navigate and troubleshoot effectively.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to contract settings in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.