How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO161 - DOI ID &1 already exists for the company code &2 and concession &3

GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: DOI ID &1 already exists for the company code &2 and concession &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO161 - DOI ID &1 already exists for the company code &2 and concession &3 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO161 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record in the system that already exists. Specifically, it refers to a DOI (Declaration of Intent) ID that is already associated with a particular company code and concession. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate DOI ID: The DOI ID you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system for the specified company code and concession.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the attempt to create a duplicate record.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow multiple entries for the same DOI ID under the same company code and concession.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to check the relevant database table (e.g., GHO_OWNERSHIP) for existing entries with the same DOI ID, company code, and