How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK011 - Performance obligation &1 has bill of material. This is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_PROCESS_CHECK - Messages for Input Checks in Process Layer

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Performance obligation &1 has bill of material. This is not supported

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE FARR_BLOCKED_SCENARIO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK011 - Performance obligation &1 has bill of material. This is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK011 indicates that there is an issue with a performance obligation that has a bill of material (BOM) associated with it. This situation is not supported in the context of the SAP system's functionality for revenue recognition and performance obligations.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Performance Obligation Configuration: The performance obligation is configured in a way that it references a bill of material, which is not allowed in the current setup of the SAP system.
  Integration Issues: There may be integration issues between the modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution (SD), Controlling (CO), and Finance (FI)) that handle performance obligations and BOMs.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There might be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the performance obligation or BOM that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Performance Obligation Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the performance obligation in the system. Ensure that it does not reference a BOM if the system does not support it.
  If the performance obligation should not have a BOM, consider removing the BOM reference.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Settings:
  
  Review the BOM settings and ensure that they are correctly configured and do not conflict with the performance obligation settings.
  If the BOM is necessary, consider whether the performance obligation can be restructured to avoid this error.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries related to the performance obligation and BOM. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to performance obligations and BOMs to understand the limitations and supported configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules related to Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Revenue Recognition: Understanding the principles of revenue recognition in SAP can help in configuring performance obligations correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.