How To Fix OIURVOW079 - Cannot change Intercomp. Code, the BA is Carried Int. Owner in Ownership

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Cannot change Intercomp. Code, the BA is Carried Int. Owner in Ownership

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to change the Intercompany Code for the Vendor BA
because it is already being used in the Ownership system with an
Interest Category code of 'Carried Interest'.

System Response

The SAP software does not allow this.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW079 - Cannot change Intercomp. Code, the BA is Carried Int. Owner in Ownership ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW079 indicates that there is an issue with changing the Intercompany Code for a business area (BA) that is currently set as "Carried Int. Owner" in the ownership structure. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or similar modules where ownership and intercompany transactions are managed.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system does not allow changes to the Intercompany Code for a business area that is designated as the "Carried Internal Owner." This designation implies that the asset is owned internally within the organization, and changing the intercompany code could disrupt the ownership structure and accounting processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Ownership Structure: Check the ownership structure of the asset or business area in question. Ensure that the designation as "Carried Int. Owner" is appropriate and necessary.
  
  
  Change Ownership Status: If it is appropriate to change the intercompany code, you may need to first change the ownership status of the business area or asset. This could involve:
  
  Changing the asset's ownership to a different status that allows for intercompany code changes.
  Consulting with your finance or asset management team to determine if this change is feasible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and intercompany transactions to understand the implications of changing ownership and intercompany codes.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (such as AS02 for changing asset master data) to make necessary adjustments, ensuring that you have the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to asset management, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they align with your organization's policies regarding ownership and intercompany transactions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to asset master data and ownership structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message OIURVOW079 effectively.