How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL167 - Reference BIC was substituted from &1 to &2

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Reference BIC was substituted from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL167 - Reference BIC was substituted from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL167 indicates that there is a substitution of a reference Business Information Container (BIC) in a Purchase Order (PO) or related document. The message typically states that the reference BIC has been changed from one value (&1) to another value (&2). 
  
  Cause:
  This error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have been configured to substitute certain BICs based on specific criteria, such as business rules or settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the system automatically substituting one BIC for another.
  User Input Errors: Users may have entered incorrect or incomplete information that triggers the substitution.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes in the system configuration or data model may have affected how BICs are referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings