How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION125 - Account determination for contract liability failed for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Account determination for contract liability failed for company code &1

What causes this issue?

The account determination for the <ZK>contract liability</> account
failed because the system found no configuration entry for company code
&v1&, accounting principle &v2&, POB type &v3& and reference account
&v4&.

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

System Response

The revenue accounting item was not processed for accounting principle
&v2&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a matching entry in the
<DS:TRAN.FARR_ACCT_DETER_CUST>BRF+ Account Determination Rules</> on
the tab <ZK>Contract Liability</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION125 - Account determination for contract liability failed for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION125 indicates that there is an issue with account determination for contract liability in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes, particularly when the system is unable to find the appropriate accounts to post contract liabilities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Determination: The system cannot find the necessary account determination settings for the specified company code. This could be due to missing configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account determination settings may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system being unable to map the contract liability to the correct general ledger accounts.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not have the required settings for contract accounting, or the relevant accounts may not be defined for the specific transaction type.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the contract or the customer, which could affect account determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for account determination in the SAP system. This can typically be found under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Account Determination.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts for contract liabilities are defined for the relevant company code and transaction types.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify that the company code is properly set up for contract accounting. Check if all necessary parameters are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the contract and the customer involved in the transaction. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data is consistent.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the account determination with different contracts or customers to see if the issue is isolated to a specific case or if it is a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to account determination and contract accounting for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings you have reviewed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or FBL1N (to view vendor line items) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on contract accounting and account determination processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FARR_FOUNDATION125 error message.