How To Fix /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE055 - Fronting can only be used for leading business

/PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Fronting can only be used for leading business

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE055 - Fronting can only be used for leading business ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABD_PR_MESSAGE055 with the description "Fronting can only be used for leading business" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when dealing with business processes that involve fronting in a multi-business scenario. This error indicates that the fronting functionality is being incorrectly applied to a non-leading business unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when the system is configured to allow fronting for a business unit that is not designated as a leading business. Fronting is a process where one business unit acts on behalf of another, and it is typically restricted to the leading business unit in a multi-business environment.
  
  
  Business Unit Settings: The business unit settings may not be correctly defined, leading the system to misinterpret which unit is the leading one.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry or transaction processing that attempts to apply fronting