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

OIURVOW079 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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