How To Fix FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK046 - C26: No deferral item with prospective split for POB &1 in contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: C26: No deferral item with prospective split for POB &1 in contract &2

What causes this issue?

Contract change can either be:
Contract modification
Change of estimates.
Depending on the Customizing (
<DS:SIMG.FARR_VC_ACCT_PR>Configure Accounting Principle-specific
Settings</>) for a company code and accounting principle, one or the
other is applied when the scope of a contract is changed.
The change mode for a POB is determined by the field CHANGE_MODE (only
in the buffer, not written to database) and can be one of the following:
'P' or 'V' prospective change
'R' retrospective change
' ' (empty) no change
Prospective change
In case of a prospective change the system performs a prospective split
on the deferral items. The deferral item which corresponds to an open
reconciliation key in the period of the contract change is flaged with
the prospective split flag (PRO_SPLIT = 'X').
This flag must be set on at least one performance obligation in the
period of the contract change. If this flag is missing, a C26 inflight
check error will be raised.
Buffers checked:
POB data buffer: ,,MTS_POB_DATA_BUFFER
Change type data buffer: ,,MTS_CHANGE_TYPE_BUFFER
Latest deferral item data buffer: ,,MTS_DEFITEM_LATEST_NSTAT_PRICE
Deferral item data buffer: ,,MTS_DEFITEM_NSTAT_PRICE
Both deferral item data buffers only hold deferral items for
non-statistical price conditions.

System Response

The RAI processing is stopped or the manual transaction from the UI is
stopped.

How to fix this error?

You can search for SAP notes related to inflight check C26 by using the
terms FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK and C26.
You can also check if there is inconsistent data already in the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK046 - C26: No deferral item with prospective split for POB &1 in contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK046 C26 indicates that there is an issue with a deferral item related to a contract in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that there is "No deferral item with prospective split for POB &1 in contract &2." This typically occurs in the context of contract accounting or revenue recognition processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Deferral Item: The error suggests that the system is unable to find a deferral item that corresponds to the specified Point of Business (POB) in the given contract. This could be due to:
  
  The deferral item not being created or not being properly linked to the contract.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the contract accounting module.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Contract Configuration: The contract may not be set up correctly to handle deferrals, or the POB may not be defined properly.
  
  
  Timing Issues: The error may also arise if the system is trying to process a transaction that is not yet valid or if there are timing issues with the posting periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deferral Items: Verify if the deferral item exists for the specified POB and contract. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FARR, FBL3N) to check the deferral items.
  Ensuring that the deferral item is created and correctly linked to the contract.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Configuration: Ensure that the contract is configured correctly to handle deferrals. Check the following:
  
  The settings in the contract for deferral items.
  The POB settings to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure there are no missing or inconsistent entries. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to contract accounting and deferral items for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact 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 transaction logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FARR: Contract Accounting
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  F-02: General Posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to contract accounting and deferral items for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.