How To Fix E9416 - Owner &2 exists for connection object &1

E9416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Owner &2 exists for connection object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9416 - Owner &2 exists for connection object &1 ?

  The SAP error message E9416, which states "Owner &2 exists for connection object &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue related to the ownership of a connection object. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the ownership of the specified connection object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Ownership Conflict: The error arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a connection object that already has an existing owner. This can happen if:
  
  The connection object is already assigned to another user or owner.
  There are multiple attempts to create or modify the same connection object by different users.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action may not have the necessary permissions to change the ownership of the connection object.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that are causing the ownership to be incorrectly assigned or recognized.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ownership: