How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION071 - Bus.partner of this order item differs from those of other order items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Bus.partner of this order item differs from those of other order items

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

What causes this issue?

The same business partner must be assigned to all performance
obligations of a revenue accounting contract for a certain accounting
principle if you apply the advanced valuation in Financial Accounting
for this accounting principle. The order items provided to create a
revenue accounting contract are assigned to different business partners.
A revenue accounting contract cannot be created for accounting
principles subject to advanced valuation.

System Response

RAR stops the creation of contract. No contract is created.

How to fix this error?

Ensure all performance obligations of the contract are assigned the same
business partner.
If you are changing the contract by adding a new performance obligation,
ensure it is assigned the same business partner as assigned in the
contract header.
If you cannot assign the same business partner to the new performance
obligation, create another sales order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION071 - Bus.partner of this order item differs from those of other order items ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION071 indicates that there is a mismatch in the business partner (customer or vendor) associated with different items in an order. This typically occurs in scenarios where an order contains multiple items, and each item is linked to a different business partner, which is not allowed in certain configurations or processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Business Partners: The order contains items that are assigned to different business partners. For example, if one item is linked to one customer and another item is linked to a different customer, this error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require that all items in an order must have the same business partner.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry where items were incorrectly assigned to different business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Order Items: Check the order items to identify the business partners assigned to each item. Ensure that all items in the order are associated with the same business partner.
  Modify Business Partner Assignment: If the business partners are different, you will need to either:
  
  Change the business partner for the items so that they all match.
  Split the order into separate orders, each containing items that share the same business partner.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If this behavior is not expected, review the configuration settings in SAP to see if there are any rules or settings that enforce this requirement. Adjust them if necessary, but be cautious as this may have broader implications.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling business partner assignments in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA02 (Change Sales Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review and modify the order.
  Business Partner Master Data: Ensure that the business partner master data is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the order and business partner assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) for further assistance.