How To Fix OIURVOW005 - Unit venture flag changed, undo combined product code selections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unit venture flag changed, undo combined product code selections

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>unit venture</> flag has is not set. However, combined product
code selections exist, which is invalid for joint ventures.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Deselect all the combined product code selections from the <ZK>Unit
Venture </>tab.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW005 - Unit venture flag changed, undo combined product code selections ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW005, which states "Unit venture flag changed, undo combined product code selections," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas industry solutions, particularly when dealing with joint ventures and product allocations.
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when there is a change in the unit venture flag for a product or a combination of products that are part of a joint venture. The unit venture flag indicates whether a product is associated with a specific joint venture. If this flag is changed after selections have been made for combined product codes, the system cannot process the selections because they are no longer valid under the new configuration.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Unit Venture Flag: Verify the current status of the unit venture flag for the product or products involved. Ensure that the flag is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  Undo Selections: If the unit venture flag has changed, you will need to undo any selections made for combined product codes that are affected by this change. This may involve:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction or screen where the selections were made.
  Manually deselecting or removing the affected product codes.
  
  
  
  Re-evaluate Product Codes: After undoing the selections, re-evaluate the product codes to ensure they align with the current unit venture flag settings. You may need to reselect the appropriate product codes based on the updated configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling joint venture configurations and product code selections. This can provide additional context and steps specific to your implementation.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the Oil and Gas module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to joint ventures and product management in SAP, such as OIURV (Joint Venture Accounting) and OIURVOW (Joint Venture Operations).
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP joint venture processes to better understand how changes in configurations affect product selections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIURVOW005 error and ensure that your product code selections are valid under the current unit venture settings.