How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK034 - Time-based performance obligation &1 has a start date but no end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Time-based performance obligation &1 has a start date but no end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK034 - Time-based performance obligation &1 has a start date but no end date ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK034 indicates that there is a time-based performance obligation in the system that has a defined start date but lacks an end date. This situation can arise in the context of revenue recognition and contract management, particularly when dealing with performance obligations in SAP S/4HANA or SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR).
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The performance obligation was created with a start date but the end date was not specified. This can happen if the user did not fill in all required fields during the creation of the performance obligation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the revenue recognition settings or the performance obligation settings in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the end dates were not transferred correctly or were omitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Performance Obligation Details:
  
  Navigate to the performance obligation in question and verify the details. Ensure that both the start date and end date are correctly filled in.
  If the end date is missing, update the performance obligation to include a valid end date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for performance obligations in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for proper handling of start and end dates.
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields were populated correctly.
  If necessary, perform a data correction to add the missing end dates for the affected performance obligations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to performance obligations and revenue recognition for additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the performance obligations are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for Revenue Accounting and Reporting) to navigate and manage performance obligations.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to create and modify performance obligations in the system.
  
  By addressing the missing end date and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the FARR_PROCESS_CHECK034 error and continue with your revenue recognition processes.