How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI191 - Source and destination networks cannot be the same

GHO_ALLOC_UI191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Source and destination networks cannot be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI191 - Source and destination networks cannot be the same ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI191 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of resources or data between source and destination networks in a system, typically in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or similar modules. The error specifically states that the source and destination networks cannot be the same, which means that the system is trying to perform an operation where both the source and destination are set to the same network, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The source and destination networks may have been incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Mistake: During the allocation process, the user may have mistakenly selected the same network for both source and destination.
  System Logic: The business logic of the application may inherently prevent the same network from being used for both source and destination to avoid circular references or conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the networks involved