How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO001 - Bearer group already exists for effective date

GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Bearer group already exists for effective date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO001 - Bearer group already exists for effective date ?

  The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO001 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a bearer group that already exists for a specific effective date. This error typically arises in the context of managing ownership structures, such as in the case of financial instruments or organizational units.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new bearer group with an effective date that overlaps with an existing bearer group.
  The system enforces a rule that prevents multiple bearer groups from being active for the same effective date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Bearer Groups:
  
  Review the existing bearer groups in the system for the specified effective date. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that lists bearer groups.
  Identify if the bearer group you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Effective Date:
  
  If you need to create a new bearer group, consider changing