How To Fix FARR_RAI_CHECK016 - Reference ID &1 differs for BOM items &2 and &3

FARR_RAI_CHECK016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI_CHECK - Data Consistency Check + RAI messages continuation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Reference ID &1 differs for BOM items &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI_CHECK016 - Reference ID &1 differs for BOM items &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI_CHECK016 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the reference ID for Bill of Materials (BOM) items. Specifically, it suggests that the reference ID for the BOM items specified in the error message does not match, which can lead to issues in processing or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The reference IDs for the BOM items are not consistent across the relevant records. This can happen if the BOM items were created or modified incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the BOM items without proper updates to the reference IDs, inconsistencies can occur.
  Manual Entry Errors: Manual entry of BOM items may lead to discrepancies if the reference IDs are not entered correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check BOM Items: Review the BOM items mentioned