How To Fix OIURV238 - Invalid &, an owner exists effective from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Invalid &, an owner exists effective from &

What causes this issue?

An owner exists in the checked out area effective from &v2&. Therefore,
the start date cannot be modified to be greater than this date.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV238 - Invalid &, an owner exists effective from & ?

  The SAP error message OIURV238 "Invalid &, an owner exists effective from &" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an ownership record for a property or real estate object, but there is already an existing owner record that is effective from a specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Ownership Record: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an ownership record for the property that overlaps with the date you are trying to enter. The system does not allow multiple ownership records to exist for the same property during overlapping time periods.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are trying to enter may be incorrect or not aligned with the existing ownership records.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the ownership records, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Ownership Records: Review the existing ownership records for the property in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the ownership history.
  Adjust Dates: If you need to create a new ownership record, ensure that the effective dates do not overlap with existing records. You may need to adjust the start date of the new ownership record to a date after the existing record ends.
  Modify or Delete Existing Records: If the existing ownership record is no longer valid or needs to be changed, you may consider modifying or deleting it, provided that this action complies with your organization's data management policies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing ownership records in the RE-FX module for specific procedures and best practices.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing ownership records, such as RE80 (Display Real Estate Object) or RE81 (Change Real Estate Object).
  Data Model: Understanding the data model for ownership in SAP RE-FX can help you navigate and manage records more effectively.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify ownership records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the OIURV238 error and manage ownership records effectively in SAP.