How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI217 - Total of the allocated amounts is not equal to the transaction price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Total of the allocated amounts is not equal to the transaction price

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI217 - Total of the allocated amounts is not equal to the transaction price ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI217 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total of the allocated amounts and the transaction price in the context of contract management, particularly in the area of asset accounting or financial contracts. This error typically arises when the system detects that the sum of the amounts allocated to various components (like costs, revenues, or other financial elements) does not match the expected transaction price.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect amounts may have been entered for the allocated components, leading to a mismatch.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the contract or the allocation process may not be set up correctly.
  Incomplete Allocations: Not all components of the transaction may have been allocated, or some may have been over-allocated.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise due to conversion rates.
  Changes in Transaction Price: If the transaction price was changed after allocations were made, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Allocated Amounts: Check the amounts allocated to each component of the transaction. Ensure that the total matches the transaction price.
  Adjust Allocations: If discrepancies are found, adjust the allocated amounts to ensure they sum up to the transaction price.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the contract and allocation process to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Recalculate Allocations: If there have been changes to the transaction price, recalculate the allocations to reflect the new price.
  Currency Check: If applicable, verify that currency conversions are correct and that all amounts are in the same currency before summing them up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for Asset Accounting) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to the contract or allocation entries.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.