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