How To Fix FARR_APPLICATION159 - POB &1: Bill of Material POB is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_APPLICATION - General Revenue Accounting Applications and Code

• Message number: 159

• Message text: POB &1: Bill of Material POB is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_APPLICATION159 - POB &1: Bill of Material POB is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FARR_APPLICATION159 with the description "POB &1: Bill of Material POB is not supported" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module, particularly when dealing with Property Object Bills of Material (POB).
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system is trying to process a Bill of Material (BOM) for a Property Object (POB) that is not supported or not properly configured in the system. Possible causes include:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Bill of Material for the specific Property Object may not be defined or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being referenced may not be compatible with the BOM functionality.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the Property Object or the BOM.
  Version Issues: The version of the SAP system or the specific module may not support the BOM functionality for the Property Object in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the Bill of Material is correctly configured for the Property Object in question. This may involve checking the settings in the RE-FX module.
  Ensure that the relevant BOM types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Object Types:
  
  Confirm that the object type you are working with is compatible with the BOM functionality. You may need to consult the documentation or your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the master data for the Property Object to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Look for any missing entries in the BOM that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the RE-FX module and BOM functionality to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the RE-FX module that may help in troubleshooting or configuration (e.g., RECN for contract management).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.