How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO216 - A valid Bearer Group does not exist for the selected DOI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: A valid Bearer Group does not exist for the selected DOI

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO216 - A valid Bearer Group does not exist for the selected DOI ?

  The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO216 indicates that there is no valid Bearer Group associated with the selected DOI (Document Object Identifier). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) or similar modules where ownership and authorization management are critical.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bearer Group: The most common cause is that the Bearer Group has not been defined or is not properly configured for the selected DOI.
  Incorrect DOI Selection: The DOI you are trying to work with may not be linked to any Bearer Group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Bearer Group or the DOI.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to Bearer Groups or DOIs in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Bearer Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Bearer Groups in your SAP system.
  Ensure that a valid Bearer Group is defined for the DOI you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Link DOI to Bearer Group:
  
  If the DOI is not linked to any Bearer Group, you will need to create a new Bearer Group or link the existing one to the DOI.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the Bearer Group and DOI.
  If needed, adjust the user roles or consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing Bearer Groups and DOIs.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Check:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the overall system configuration related to ownership and authorization management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.