How To Fix OIURVOW073 - Combined Product Code & causes Overlapping Major Product codes.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Combined Product Code & causes Overlapping Major Product codes.

What causes this issue?

Creating a new Unit to Tract record with this Combined Product Code
results in Overlapping Major Product Codes for this effective date. It
is only possible to create overlapping effective dated UTP records for
the same Company/Unit Venture if the Combined Product Codes are
different AND these Combined Product Codes do not share common Major
Product Codes.

System Response

This is a system error.

How to fix this error?

Adjust your key fields for a valid record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW073 - Combined Product Code & causes Overlapping Major Product codes. ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW073 indicates that there is an issue with the combined product code and overlapping major product codes in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas (O&G) industry solutions, particularly in the area of product allocation and management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Major Product Codes: This error typically arises when there are two or more major product codes that overlap in their definitions or classifications. This can happen if the same product is assigned to multiple major product codes, leading to confusion in the system regarding which code to use for transactions or reporting.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for product codes may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in how products are categorized.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or modification of product codes can lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Product Code Definitions: Check the definitions of the major product codes in the system. Ensure that each product is assigned to only one major product code and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If the configuration settings for product codes are incorrect, you may need to adjust them to ensure that they align with the business rules and product classifications.
  
  
  Data Cleanup: Conduct a data cleanup to identify and resolve any overlapping product codes. This may involve merging codes, reassigning products, or deleting redundant entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines specific to your version of the software for best practices on managing product codes and classifications.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing product codes.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in product code management are adequately trained on the system to minimize data entry errors.
  Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of product code definitions and classifications to prevent future overlaps.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the OIURVOW073 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.