How To Fix FARR_MSG_CUSTOM018 - For contract &1 no unique refund liability account can be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_MSG_CUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Revenue Accounting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: For contract &1 no unique refund liability account can be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM018 - For contract &1 no unique refund liability account can be determined ?

  The SAP error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM018 indicates that the system is unable to determine a unique refund liability account for a specific contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management and financial accounting within the SAP system, particularly in the area of accounts receivable and refunds.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Multiple Liability Accounts: There may be multiple refund liability accounts configured for the contract, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the contract or the related financial settings may not be properly defined.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like customer or contract details) may be incomplete or missing.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the contract may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in determining the correct account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Configuration:
  
  Review the contract settings in the SAP system to ensure that the refund liability account is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that there is a unique refund liability account defined for the contract.
  
  
  
  Review Account Determination:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable).
  Ensure that the rules for determining the refund liability account are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data related to the contract and customer is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the customer account is properly linked to the contract.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring refund liability accounts.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Contracts:
  
  If possible, test the process with other contracts to see if the issue is isolated to a specific contract or if it is a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review account assignments and transactions related to the contract.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for account determination can typically be found under the following path in the SAP IMG:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Account Determination -> Define Account Determination for Refunds.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM018.