How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK068 - Performance obligation &1 for cost of acquisition cannot have linked POBs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_PROCESS_CHECK - Messages for Input Checks in Process Layer

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Performance obligation &1 for cost of acquisition cannot have linked POBs

What causes this issue?

The performance obligation for cost of acquisition has a leading role.
This is not supported.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Adjust the settings for the derivation of the attributes of the cost of
acquisition performance obligation: It cannot have any linked
performance obligations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK068 - Performance obligation &1 for cost of acquisition cannot have linked POBs ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK068 indicates that there is an issue with the performance obligation (POB) linked to the cost of acquisition in the context of revenue recognition and accounting for contracts. This error typically arises in the SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module when there is an inconsistency in the way performance obligations are defined or linked.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the performance obligation you are trying to process has linked performance obligations that are not allowed for the cost of acquisition. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for performance obligations may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to performance obligations, such as incorrect linking or missing information.
  Business Rules Violation: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for certain types of linked performance obligations for the cost of acquisition.
  
  
  Solution:
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