How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO018 - Owner does not exist

GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Owner does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO018 - Owner does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO018: Owner does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that manage ownership or assignment of business objects. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an owner (such as a user or a business partner) that does not exist in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent User/Owner: The owner ID being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a deleted or inactive user that is still being referenced.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for ownership or assignment may not be set up correctly, leading to references to invalid owners.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the owner data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Owner ID: Check the owner ID being referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  
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