How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN045 - POB &1 is not marked as linked; it cannot have a leading POB

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 045

• Message text: POB &1 is not marked as linked; it cannot have a leading POB

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN045 - POB &1 is not marked as linked; it cannot have a leading POB ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN045 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a Purchase Order (POB) in the context of contract management within the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the specified POB is not marked as linked, which means it cannot be designated as a leading POB.
  
  Cause:
  
  Linking Issue: The POB you are trying to use as a leading POB is not properly linked to the contract or the relevant documents. In SAP, certain POBs need to be linked to contracts to ensure that they can be processed correctly.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration issue in the contract management settings that prevents the POB from being recognized as linked.
  Data Entry Error: The POB might have been incorrectly entered or not saved properly, leading to it not being recognized as linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check POB Status: Verify the status of the POB in question. Ensure that it is marked