How To Fix POFO052 - Portfolio type &1 is not position relevant (procedure: &2,application:&3)

POFO052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POFO - Portfolio Management

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Portfolio type &1 is not position relevant (procedure: &2,application:&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POFO052 - Portfolio type &1 is not position relevant (procedure: &2,application:&3) ?

  The SAP error message POFO052 indicates that the specified portfolio type is not relevant for position management in the context of the application and procedure you are using. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) or similar modules where portfolio types are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Portfolio Type Configuration: The portfolio type you are trying to use is not configured to be position relevant. This means that the system does not recognize it as a type that can be associated with positions or resources.
  Incorrect Procedure/Application: The procedure or application you are using may not support the portfolio type you are trying to work with.
  Missing Customization: There may be a lack of necessary customization or settings in the system that links the portfolio type to position management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Portfolio Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for portfolio types in your SAP system.
  Verify if the portfolio type in question is