How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK024 - Main price condition of perf. oblig. &1 must not be statistic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Main price condition of perf. oblig. &1 must not be statistic

What causes this issue?

Performance obligation &v1& has a statistic condition type which is also
flagged as main price condition.

System Response

The system can not process this revenue accounting item.

How to fix this error?

If this condition type is the main price, do not mark it as statistic
condition type. A performance obligation must have exactly one
non-statistic price condition type that is marked as main price.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK024 - Main price condition of perf. oblig. &1 must not be statistic ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK024 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing conditions related to a performance obligation in the context of revenue recognition. Specifically, the error states that the main price condition of the performance obligation must not be statistical.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Statistical Conditions: The main price condition for a performance obligation is set as a statistical condition. In SAP, statistical conditions are used for reporting purposes and do not affect the actual pricing. However, for certain processes, such as revenue recognition, the main price condition must be a non-statistical condition.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the pricing procedure where the main condition type is incorrectly set as statistical.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the sales order, contract, or billing document may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Go to the relevant document (sales order, contract, etc.) and check the pricing conditions.
  Ensure that the main price condition is not marked as statistical. You can do this by reviewing the condition type in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure:
  
  If the main condition type is set incorrectly, you may need to adjust the pricing procedure in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to:
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Condition Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the condition type used as the main price condition is not set as statistical.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow:
  
  Check the document flow to ensure that all related documents are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of changing condition types and ensure compliance with your organization's pricing strategy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the pricing behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Condition Types: In SAP, condition types are used to define how prices are calculated. They can be set as either statistical or non-statistical.
  Revenue Recognition: This error is particularly relevant in the context of revenue recognition processes, which are governed by specific accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15, ASC 606).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.