How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI238 - Save contract before opening performance obligation details

FARR_CONTRACT_UI238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Save contract before opening performance obligation details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI238 - Save contract before opening performance obligation details ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI238 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that you need to save the contract before you can access or open the performance obligation details associated with that contract.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires the contract to be saved in order to establish a valid reference for the performance obligations. If you attempt to access the performance obligation details without saving the contract first, the system cannot retrieve the necessary data, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Contract: Before trying to access the performance obligation details, ensure that you have saved the contract. Look for a "Save" button or option in the user interface and click it.
  
  
  Check for Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields in the contract are filled out correctly. If