How To Fix FARR_MSG_CUSTOM020 - Multiple perf. oblig. are marked as residual in the same group (incl. &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_MSG_CUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Revenue Accounting

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Multiple perf. oblig. are marked as residual in the same group (incl. &1)

What causes this issue?

More than one performance obligation is marked as residual in the same
group of performance obligations. Either under the same higher-level
performance obligation or under the root level of the contract, only one
performance obligation is allowed to be marked as residual.
One of such performance obligations is &V1&.

System Response

The system prevents the performance obligations from being created.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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"residual."]
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For more information, see the field help of
<DS:DE.FARR_RESIDUAL_POB>Residual</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM020 - Multiple perf. oblig. are marked as residual in the same group (incl. &1) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM020 indicates that there are multiple performance obligations marked as residual within the same group. This typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and accounting for contracts in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Multiple Performance Obligations: There are several performance obligations that are marked as residual in the same group. This can happen if the system detects that more than one obligation is set to be residual, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the performance obligations or the way they are grouped.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or setup of performance obligations in the contract can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Performance Obligations:
  
  Check the performance obligations associated with the contract or transaction that triggered the error.
  Ensure that only one performance obligation is marked as residual within the same group.
  
  
  
  Adjust Grouping:
  
  If multiple obligations are indeed marked as residual, consider adjusting the grouping of these obligations. You may need to separate them into different groups if they are meant to be treated independently.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP RAR module to ensure that the rules for marking performance obligations as residual are correctly set up.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for guidance on proper configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant transactions or master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal for any specific notes related to this error message. There may be updates or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP RAR Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting documentation to understand how performance obligations are managed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.