How To Fix FARR_RAI166 - Item &1: POB category C must not be overwritten in BRF+ with &2

FARR_RAI166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Item &1: POB category C must not be overwritten in BRF+ with &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI166 - Item &1: POB category C must not be overwritten in BRF+ with &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI166 indicates an issue related to the Business Rule Framework plus (BRF+) in the context of the Asset Accounting module, specifically concerning the POB (Profitability Object) category. The error message states that a specific POB category (in this case, category C) must not be overwritten with a different value.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when there is an attempt to modify or overwrite a POB category that is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The BRF+ rules may be incorrectly set up, allowing for an invalid overwrite of the POB category.
  Business Logic Violation: The business logic defined in the BRF+ rules may explicitly prevent certain categories from being changed to maintain data integrity.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently attempted to enter or modify data in a way that conflicts with the established rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider