How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION112 - &1 is not a valid performance obligation type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 112

• Message text: &1 is not a valid performance obligation type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION112 - &1 is not a valid performance obligation type ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION112 indicates that the specified performance obligation type is not valid in the context of the application you are using, typically related to SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module. This error can occur when trying to create or manage performance obligations that do not conform to the predefined types in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Performance Obligation Type: The performance obligation type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for performance obligation types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the performance obligation type being referenced.
  Missing Customization: If your organization has custom performance obligation types, they may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity: Verify that the performance obligation type you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the RAR module.
  Configuration Review: Go to the configuration settings for performance obligation types in SAP and ensure that the type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  You can access this through the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant section for Revenue Accounting and Reporting.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the performance obligation type is entered correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for the correct performance obligation types and their definitions.
  Custom Types: If you are using custom performance obligation types, ensure that they have been properly defined and activated in the system.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Revenue Accounting and Reporting, such as:
  
  FARR: Revenue Accounting and Reporting
  SPRO: Customizing the SAP system
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to RAR to better understand how performance obligations are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.