How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN050 - POB &1 is a linked one; cannot be leading POB of POB &2

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 050

• Message text: POB &1 is a linked one; cannot be leading POB of POB &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN050 - POB &1 is a linked one; cannot be leading POB of POB &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN050 typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with Purchase Order Blocks (POBs) in the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module. This error indicates that the POB you are trying to set as the leading POB is linked to another POB, which prevents it from being designated as the leading POB.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to set a POB that is already linked to another POB as the leading POB for a different contract or transaction.
  The system enforces rules that prevent a linked POB from being the leading POB in another context, as this could lead to inconsistencies in contract management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check POB Links: 
  
  Review the linked POBs associated with the POB you are trying to set as leading. You can do this by navigating to the relevant contract