How To Fix FARR_MSG_CUSTOM034 - It is not allowed to change price from &1 to &2 for POB &3 Cond. Type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_MSG_CUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Revenue Accounting

• Message number: 034

• Message text: It is not allowed to change price from &1 to &2 for POB &3 Cond. Type &4

What causes this issue?

It is not allowed to change the sign of contractual price from positive
to negative and vice versa.

System Response

If the cost-based COPA is active, the SHKZG_VA value needs to be set for
each posting item that is related to revenue and cost based on the
contractual price of the original or contractual price.

How to fix this error?

This message can be customized in the message control Customizing
setting. The system responds depending on whether the status of this
message is set to Warning or Error or switched off.
Warning: This scenario is reported as a warning. Please be aware that
the system cannot automatically handle the inconsistent data. It is not
recommended to set a Warning if the cost-based COPA is active.
Error: The system will prevent the inconsistent data from being saved.
Therefore, processing an invoice RAI item or change price will fail.
Switched off: the system will ignore the check, this is only recommended
if the account-based COPA is active or COPA is not active at all.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the error occurs in your system, please check whether the RAI item
processing sequence is correct.
For example, the order is created with a price of 100 EUR, you issue an
invoice of 120 EUR, then reverse the invoice of 120 EUR.
If you process the reversed invoice RAI item earlier than the invoice
RAI item, the contractual price might be changed from 100 EUR to -120
EUR, which results in an error
For this scenario, please follow the business sequence and process the
RAI item in a strict order.

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_MSG_CUSTOM034 - It is not allowed to change price from &1 to &2 for POB &3 Cond. Type &4 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_MSG_CUSTOM034 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions for a particular business object (POB - Property Object).
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an attempt to change the price of a condition type for a specific property object (POB) from one value (&1) to another value (&2), which is not allowed due to certain business rules or configurations in the system. The reasons for this restriction can include:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to prevent changes to certain pricing conditions once they have been set.
  Contractual Obligations: There may be legal or contractual reasons that prevent changing the price after a certain point in time or under specific conditions.
  Status of the POB: The status of the property object may not allow for changes to pricing (e.g., if it is in a finalized state).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other conditions or contracts that prevent the change.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to pricing conditions. Ensure that the settings allow for changes if that is the intended behavior.
  Check POB Status: Verify the status of the property object (POB). If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or create a new condition.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or guidelines related to pricing changes in your organization to ensure compliance with business rules.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to determine the cause or solution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide insights based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  Audit Trail: Check the audit trail or change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the pricing conditions that might have triggered this restriction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RE-FX that deal with pricing and conditions, such as RECN (Contract Management) or REIS (Real Estate Information System).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to modify pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.