How To Fix FARR_RAI_CHECK019 - POB category &1 is not supported for BOM item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: POB category &1 is not supported for BOM item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI_CHECK019 - POB category &1 is not supported for BOM item &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI_CHECK019 indicates that a specific category of Purchase Order (POB) is not supported for a Bill of Materials (BOM) item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where BOM items are involved in procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported POB Category: The POB category specified in the error message is not configured to handle BOM items. This could be due to system settings or the way the BOM item is defined.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration to support the specific POB category for BOM items.
  Master Data Issues: The BOM item or the POB category may not be correctly set up in the master data, leading to incompatibility.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check POB Category Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the POB category in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to support BOM items.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant configuration documentation.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Item Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the BOM item to ensure it is correctly defined and compatible with the POB category you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the BOM item is active and properly linked to the relevant materials or components.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the BOM item with the specified POB category.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to review the BOM and POB settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and POB categories.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.