How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI227 - Only BOM-structured performance obligations can switch composition types

FARR_CONTRACT_UI227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Only BOM-structured performance obligations can switch composition types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI227 - Only BOM-structured performance obligations can switch composition types ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI227 indicates that there is an issue related to the composition types of performance obligations in a contract, specifically when dealing with Bill of Materials (BOM) structured performance obligations. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module, which is used for managing revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to switch the composition type of a performance obligation that is not structured as a BOM. In SAP, performance obligations can be structured in different ways, and only those that are specifically defined as BOM-structured can have their composition types changed. If you try to change the composition type of a performance obligation that does not meet this criterion, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Performance Obligation Structure: Verify if the performance obligation you are trying