How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK090 - Billing element performance obligation &1 must be distinct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Billing element performance obligation &1 must be distinct

What causes this issue?

The billing element performance obligation is not distinct. This is not
supported.

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?

Adjust the settings for the derivation of the attributes of the billing
element performance obligation: It must be distinct.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_CHECK090 - Billing element performance obligation &1 must be distinct ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK090 indicates that there is an issue with the billing element related to performance obligations in the context of revenue recognition. Specifically, the error message states that the billing element must be distinct, which means that the performance obligations associated with the billing element are not properly defined or are overlapping in a way that violates the distinctiveness requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Performance Obligations: The billing element may be associated with multiple performance obligations that are not distinct from one another. This can occur if the same goods or services are being billed under different performance obligations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the revenue recognition settings in SAP may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in how performance obligations are defined.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the billing elements or performance obligations, causing them to be treated as non-distinct.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Performance Obligations: Check