How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO218 - Sum of ownership interest must be equal to 1


GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO -

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: Sum of ownership interest must be equal to 1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO218 - Sum of ownership interest must be equal to 1 ?
    The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO218, which states "Sum of ownership interest must be equal to 1," typically occurs in the context of managing ownership structures in SAP, particularly in modules related to financial consolidation or group reporting. This error indicates that the total ownership interest percentages assigned to different entities do not add up to 100% (or 1 when expressed as a decimal).
    
    Cause: Incorrect Ownership Percentages: The ownership percentages assigned to the various entities involved in a group or consolidation do not sum to 100%. For example, if you have three entities with ownership interests of 50%, 30%, and 20%, the total would be 100%, which is correct. However, if they were 50%, 30%, and 25%, the total would be 105%, leading to this error. Missing Ownership Entries: There may be entities that have not been assigned an ownership interest, which can lead to an incomplete calculation. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors

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