How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI012 - Contract contains errors; open the performance obligations to edit

FARR_CONTRACT_UI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Contract contains errors; open the performance obligations to edit

What causes this issue?

The revenue accounting contract that you are trying to edit contains
certain errors that prevent it from continuing. The contract is now
pending review in the Contracts with Errors worklist.
In the interium, you cannot edit the contract in this user interface.
The performance obligation details page allows you to save the contract
regardless of the errors.

System Response

The system prevents you from making any change to the contract and its
performance obligations before the errors are resolved.

How to fix this error?

To edit and save the contract regardless of the errors:
Enter each specific performance obligation and then edit and choose
<PF>Save with Error</> to save your changes.
To view the errors in the worklist:
Open the Contracts with Errors worklist to identify the errors on this
contract, resolve the errors, and then try the change operation again.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI012 - Contract contains errors; open the performance obligations to edit ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI012 indicates that there are issues with a contract in the SAP system, specifically related to performance obligations. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module, which is used for managing contracts and revenue recognition.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there are inconsistencies or errors in the contract's performance obligations. Common causes include:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields in the performance obligations may not be filled out correctly.
  Invalid Entries: There may be invalid or incorrect data entries in the performance obligations.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for certain changes or edits.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the RAR module or the specific contract type.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other objects or transactions that need to be resolved before the contract can be edited.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these