How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_UI305 - You cannot perform manual price allocation on the contract.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_UI - Revenue Accounting - Contract UI

• Message number: 305

• Message text: You cannot perform manual price allocation on the contract.

What causes this issue?

You cannot perform manual price allocation on a contract if all of its
performance obligations cannot be manually allocated. Performance
obligations of this type include:
Performance obligations at the highest level in a BOM structure
Compound performance obligations where price condition types are on
non-distinct performance obligations
Non-distinct performance obligations where price condition types are on
compound performance obligations
Performance obligations that are excluded from allocation

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI305 - You cannot perform manual price allocation on the contract. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_UI305 indicates that you cannot perform manual price allocation on a contract. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contracts related to financial agreements or pricing arrangements.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Contract Type Restrictions: The contract type you are working with may not allow manual price allocation. Certain contract types are configured to use automatic pricing mechanisms only.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict manual price allocation for specific contracts. This could be due to settings in the contract management module or pricing procedures.
  
  
  Status of the Contract: The contract may be in a status that does not permit changes, such as being completed or locked.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform manual price allocations on contracts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Type: Verify the type of contract you are working with. If it is a type that does not support manual price allocation, you may need to use a different contract type or adjust your approach.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to contract management and pricing. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow manual price allocation for the specific contract type.
  
  
  Contract Status: Check the status of the contract. If it is locked or completed, you may need to unlock it or create a new contract to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to perform manual price allocations. If not, contact your system administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to the contract management module and manual price allocation.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve specific error messages.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR for contract management and FBL1N for vendor line items, which may help in navigating related functionalities.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.