How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI027 - Contract &1 has a different accounting principle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Contract &1 has a different accounting principle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI027 - Contract &1 has a different accounting principle ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI027 indicates that there is a mismatch in the accounting principles associated with a contract. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Contract Accounting (FI-CA) when trying to process a contract that has been defined with a different accounting principle than what is currently being used or expected in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Different Accounting Principles: The contract you are trying to access or modify is associated with an accounting principle that differs from the one currently set in your session or the one expected by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned, such as the accounting principles defined for different company codes or business areas.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be an error in the data entry where the contract was created or modified with an incorrect accounting principle.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Accounting Principles: Verify the accounting principles assigned to the contract. You can do this by navigating to the contract details in the SAP system and checking the accounting principle field.
  Adjust Settings: If the contract needs to be aligned with a different accounting principle, you may need to adjust the settings in the contract or create a new contract with the correct accounting principle.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for the relevant company code or business area to ensure that the accounting principles are set up correctly.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify contracts with different accounting principles.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FARR (for Asset Accounting) or FQEVENT (for Contract Accounting) to access contract details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Asset Accounting and Contract Accounting for more detailed information on accounting principles and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.