How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN056 - Temp. ID &1 of the new POB does not start with prefix &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Temp. ID &1 of the new POB does not start with prefix &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN056 - Temp. ID &1 of the new POB does not start with prefix &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN056 indicates that there is an issue with the temporary ID of a new Purchase Order (POB) not starting with the expected prefix. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts and purchase orders.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a temporary ID (Temp. ID) for a new POB to start with a specific prefix, but the provided ID does not match this requirement. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to expect a certain prefix for temporary IDs, and the ID being used does not conform to this configuration.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the temporary ID incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the expected format.
  System Customization: If there have been custom developments or modifications in the system, they may have altered the expected format for temporary IDs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for temporary IDs in the relevant SAP module. Ensure that the prefix expected by the system is correctly defined.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for contract management or the specific module you are working with.
  Look for settings related to ID generation or prefixes.
  
  
  
  Validate Temporary ID: Ensure that the temporary ID you are trying to use starts with the correct prefix as defined in the system.
  
  If you are manually entering the ID, double-check for typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide insights into the expected formats for temporary IDs.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or ID format, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no other functionalities are affected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), or SPRO (Customizing).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to create or modify POBs and contracts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.