How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK016 - POB &1 has the event date as a start date but no duration

FARR_PROCESS_CHECK016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: POB &1 has the event date as a start date but no duration

What causes this issue?

Performance obligation &v1& should either have the event date as a start
date, or have a duration, but not both.

System Response

The system cannot process this revenue accounting item.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK016 - POB &1 has the event date as a start date but no duration ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK016 indicates that there is an issue with a Purchase Order (POB) where the event date is set as a start date, but there is no duration specified. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules where events are tracked with specific dates and durations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Duration: The primary cause of this error is that the event associated with the Purchase Order has a start date but lacks a defined duration. In SAP, events often require both a start date and a duration to properly calculate timelines and financial implications.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the Purchase Order, the user may have inadvertently left the duration field blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Event Details: Navigate to the relevant Purchase Order and check