How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN898 - Can't delete POB &1; Compound POB &2 must have more than 1 low level POB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Can't delete POB &1; Compound POB &2 must have more than 1 low level POB

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN898 - Can't delete POB &1; Compound POB &2 must have more than 1 low level POB ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN898 indicates that you are trying to delete a Purchase Order (POB) that is part of a compound POB, but the compound POB has only one low-level POB associated with it. In this context, a "compound POB" refers to a higher-level purchase order that contains multiple lower-level purchase orders (low-level POBs).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The system enforces a rule that a compound POB must have more than one low-level POB before you can delete any of its components. This is likely a design choice to maintain data integrity and ensure that the compound POB remains valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Compound POB: 
  
  Identify the compound POB (POB &2) that you are trying to delete the low-level POB (POB &1) from.
  Verify how many low-level POBs are associated with the compound POB.
  
  
  
  Add More Low-Level POBs:
  
  If the compound POB currently has only one low-level POB, consider adding another low-level POB to it. This will allow you to maintain the integrity of the compound POB.
  
  
  
  Delete the Compound POB:
  
  If you do not need the compound POB anymore, you can delete the entire compound POB instead of just the low-level POB. This will remove all associated low-level POBs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling compound POBs and low-level POBs.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or processes that might be affected by the deletion of the POBs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to view or modify the POBs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete or modify POBs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your POBs effectively. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.