How To Fix OIUCM864 - Vendor exists as Owner in the PRA Ownership system, cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Vendor exists as Owner in the PRA Ownership system, cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

This vendor is being used as an owner in the E<(>&<)><(>&<)>P ownership
system - in a division of interest. If the division of interest is
being maintained, the owner will exist in the owner maintenance system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:TRAN.O3U_DO2>DOI Owner Maintenance</> and the
<DS:TRAN.O3U_DOL2>DOI Owner List Processing</> for the Vendor/Owner

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM864 - Vendor exists as Owner in the PRA Ownership system, cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM864 indicates that a vendor cannot be deleted from the system because it is currently set as an owner in the PRA (Product Registration Authority) Ownership system. This typically occurs in scenarios where the vendor is linked to certain ownership records or transactions that prevent its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Ownership Records: The vendor is associated with ownership records in the PRA system, which means it has active links to products or registrations.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of records that are still in use or referenced by other entities in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Ownership Links:
  
  Check the PRA Ownership system to identify any ownership records associated with the vendor. You can do this by running reports or queries that list ownership records linked to the vendor.
  
  
  
  Remove Ownership Associations:
  
  If the vendor is linked to any ownership records, you will need to either:
  
  Reassign the ownership to another vendor or entity.
  Delete the ownership records if they are no longer needed (ensure this is compliant with your business processes).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the vendor in other modules or transactions within SAP that might prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific procedures related to the PRA Ownership system and vendor management.
  
  
  
  Attempt Deletion Again:
  
  Once all ownership associations have been addressed, attempt to delete the vendor again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete vendors and modify ownership records in the system.
  Testing: If possible, test the deletion process in a development or test environment before applying changes in the production environment to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.