How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN188 - POB &1 cannot has non-acquisition cost Cond. type &2

FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 188

• Message text: POB &1 cannot has non-acquisition cost Cond. type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN188 - POB &1 cannot has non-acquisition cost Cond. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN188 typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with condition types related to acquisition costs. The message indicates that a specific condition type (in this case, &2) is not allowed for a particular type of contract or transaction (POB &1).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Incompatible Condition Type: The condition type being used (represented by &2) is not valid for the type of contract or transaction (POB &1) you are trying to process. This often happens when the system expects certain condition types to be associated with acquisition costs, but the specified condition type does not meet the criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain condition types for specific contract types or scenarios.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect condition type is being