How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK046 - A single manual fulfillment item is expected for the perf. oblig. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: A single manual fulfillment item is expected for the perf. oblig. &1

What causes this issue?

Manual fulfillment process has received multiple fulfillment events for
the same Performance Obligation. This is not supported. For each POB<(>
,<)> the Manual Fulfillment Process expects exactly one fulfillment
event with a cumulative quantity value.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the data provided is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK046 - A single manual fulfillment item is expected for the perf. oblig. &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK046 indicates that the system expects a single manual fulfillment item for a performance obligation, but it has found either none or multiple items instead. This error typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and contract management, particularly when dealing with performance obligations in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Fulfillment Items: The system has detected multiple manual fulfillment items associated with a single performance obligation, which is not allowed.
  Missing Fulfillment Item: There may be no manual fulfillment item created for the performance obligation, which is also not acceptable.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the revenue recognition or contract management settings in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of fulfillment items or performance obligations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fulfillment Items: Review the fulfillment items associated with the performance obligation in question. Ensure that there is exactly one manual fulfillment item.
  Create or Adjust Fulfillment Item: If there are no fulfillment items, create a single manual fulfillment item for the performance obligation. If there are multiple, determine which one is correct and remove the others.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for revenue recognition and performance obligations in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for the expected behavior.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing performance obligations and fulfillment items.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that might provide more context on the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FARR (for Revenue Accounting and Reporting) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the process are trained on how to properly create and manage performance obligations and fulfillment items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your performance obligations are correctly managed within the SAP system.