How To Fix FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK009 - C08: Wrong SPEC_INDICATOR &1, Contract &2/POB &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: C08: Wrong SPEC_INDICATOR &1, Contract &2/POB &3

What causes this issue?

For deferal items on different condition types with latest defitem flag
in FARR_D_DEFITEM, there are more than 2 condition types having main
price or main cost flag in SPEC_INDICATOR flag.
Example:
FARR_D_DEFITEM
Reconkey POB ID Condition
SPEC_INDICATOR LATEST_DEFITEM
2016001000001 POB1 PR00 P
X
2016001000001 POB1 PR01 P
X

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The RAI processing is stopped or the manual transaction from the UI is
stopped.

How to fix this error?

Check if there is already inconsistent data in the system
You can search for SAP Note by the term FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK and C08, and
implement related notes

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK009 - C08: Wrong SPEC_INDICATOR &1, Contract &2/POB &3 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_INFLIGHT_CHECK009 C08: Wrong SPEC_INDICATOR &1, Contract &2/POB &3 typically occurs in the context of contract management or procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts and purchase order (PO) balances.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an inconsistency or mismatch in the specification indicator (SPEC_INDICATOR) for a contract or purchase order balance (POB). The SPEC_INDICATOR is a key field that determines how certain data is processed or interpreted in the system. The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The specification indicator may not be set up correctly in the system for the specific contract or purchase order.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be manual entry errors when creating or modifying contracts or purchase orders.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the contract or purchase order may not align with the expected values for the SPEC_INDICATOR.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent changes in system configuration or updates