How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN888 - You cannot update or add condition type &1.

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 888

• Message text: You cannot update or add condition type &1.

What causes this issue?

Condition type &v1& is a condition type of
<DS:TX.FULFILLMENT_COST>fulfillment cost</>. Revenue Accounting forbids
updating or adding a
<DS:TX.FULFILLMENT_COST>fulfillment cost</> condition as long as the
performance obligation has been posted.

System Response

The system rejects the request of updating or adding a
<DS:TX.FULFILLMENT_COST>fulfillment cost</> condition.

How to fix this error?

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

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_MAIN888 - You cannot update or add condition type &1. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN888 indicates that there is an issue with updating or adding a condition type in a contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial agreements or pricing conditions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type you are trying to update or add may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the contract or the specific condition type.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be locked or finalized).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract or the condition type that prevent updates.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or business rules may restrict changes to specific condition types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following