How To Fix FARR_PROD_CLEANUP015 - Contract ID &1: Reconciliation key &2/&3 also exists with empty contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_PROD_CLEANUP - Clean-Up and Reversal of Productive Data

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Contract ID &1: Reconciliation key &2/&3 also exists with empty contract

What causes this issue?

Reconciliation key &v2&/&v3& exists for contract &v1&. It also exists
for an empty contract meaning that it is valid for all contracts.

System Response

Deletion is not performed.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROD_CLEANUP015 - Contract ID &1: Reconciliation key &2/&3 also exists with empty contract ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROD_CLEANUP015 indicates that there is a reconciliation key associated with a contract that has an empty contract reference. This typically occurs in the context of contract management and reconciliation processes within SAP, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that a reconciliation key (which is used to link financial transactions to specific contracts) is present, but the associated contract is empty or not properly defined. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The contract was deleted or not fully created.
  There are inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the contract management tables.
  The reconciliation key was created before the contract was properly set up or was inadvertently left empty.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract ID: Verify that the contract ID referenced in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the contract management transaction (e.g., transaction code FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL3N for G/L accounts) and searching for the contract.
  
  
  Review Reconciliation Keys: Investigate the reconciliation key mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly linked to a valid contract. You can check the relevant tables (like FARR or FAGLFLEXA) to see if there are any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Correct Data Entries: If you find that the contract is indeed empty or incorrectly set up, you may need to:
  
  Create or complete the contract.
  Remove or correct the reconciliation key if it is not needed or incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If there are multiple entries causing the issue, consider running a cleanup process or a report to identify and rectify all instances of empty contracts linked to reconciliation keys.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to contract management and reconciliation processes for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple contracts.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, FARR, and FAGLFLEXA for managing contracts and reconciliation keys.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify contracts and reconciliation keys in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.