How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO159 - Effective To Date must be the last day of the month

GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Effective To Date must be the last day of the month

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GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO159 - Details

• The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO159, which states that "Effective To Date must be the last day of the month," typically occurs in the context of managing ownership or organizational data within SAP, particularly in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or similar areas where effective dating is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to enter an "Effective To Date" that does not correspond to the last day of a month. In SAP, certain data records, especially those related to ownership or organizational structures, require that the effective dates align with the end of a month to maintain consistency in reporting and data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the "Effective To Date" you are entering is set to the last day of the month. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  Identify the Month: Determine the month for which you are trying to set the effective date.
  Set the