How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK014 - Performance obligation &1 has simplified invoice. 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: 014

• Message text: Performance obligation &1 has simplified invoice. 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_CHECK014 - Performance obligation &1 has simplified invoice. This is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK014 indicates that there is an issue with a performance obligation that has a simplified invoice associated with it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module, particularly when dealing with performance obligations and invoicing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A performance obligation is linked to a simplified invoice, which is not supported in the current configuration or version of the SAP system.
  The system is trying to process a transaction that involves a performance obligation that has been set up incorrectly or is incompatible with the invoicing method being used.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings related to revenue recognition and invoicing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings for performance obligations and invoicing are correctly configured.
  Verify that the performance obligation is set up correctly and that it aligns with the invoicing method being used.
  
  
  
  Review Performance Obligation:
  
  Check the specific performance obligation mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is not incorrectly marked as having a simplified invoice.
  If necessary, adjust the performance obligation settings to remove the simplified invoice association.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FARR_PROCESS_CHECK014 error for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the invoicing process with different performance obligations to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is isolated to a specific performance obligation.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes or testing, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in RAR, such as:
  
  FARR: Revenue Accounting and Reporting
  FARR1: Performance Obligation Management
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in revenue recognition and invoicing are trained on the correct processes and configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.