How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI004 - Deleting perf. oblig. &1 impossible; it relates to an item in ops.doc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Deleting perf. oblig. &1 impossible; it relates to an item in ops.doc. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI004 - Deleting perf. oblig. &1 impossible; it relates to an item in ops.doc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI004 indicates that you are trying to delete a performance obligation (perf. oblig.) that is linked to an item in an operational document (ops. doc.). This typically occurs in the context of contract management or revenue recognition processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the performance obligation you are attempting to delete is still referenced in an operational document, such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice. SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of performance obligations that are still in use or linked to other documents.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Linked Document: Check the operational document (ops. doc. &2) mentioned in the error message. You need to find out which document is referencing the performance obligation.
  
  
  Review the Document: Open the operational document in question and review its details. Determine if the performance obligation is still needed or if it can be modified.
  
  
  Remove the Link: If the performance obligation is no longer needed, you may need to remove or adjust the link in the operational document. This could involve:
  
  Deleting or modifying the item in the operational document that references the performance obligation.
  If applicable, reversing any transactions that are linked to the performance obligation.
  
  
  
  Delete the Performance Obligation: Once the link is removed, you should be able to delete the performance obligation without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the performance obligation in other documents or processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA02 (Change Sales Order), VF02 (Change Billing Document), or FARR (Contract Management) to navigate to the relevant documents.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the operational documents and performance obligations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to contract management and performance obligations.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in contract management and revenue recognition in SAP.