How To Fix OIURVOW401 - New owner not found on DO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 401

• Message text: New owner not found on DO

What causes this issue?

The new owner is not on the division order (DO).

System Response

There is no existing ownership with which the new ownership can combine.

How to fix this error?

There is no need to do anything.

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 OIURVOW401 - New owner not found on DO ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW401 ("New owner not found on DO") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas (O&G) module, particularly when dealing with ownership changes in the context of a Document Object (DO). This error indicates that the system cannot find the new owner specified for a particular document object.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Owner ID: The new owner ID specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to ownership, such as missing or incorrect entries in the owner master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the new owner.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not correctly set up for ownership changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Owner ID: Check the new owner ID being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is valid and exists in the system.
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the owner to ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct. This includes checking if the owner is active and has the required attributes.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to change ownership. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to ownership changes in the O&G module. This may require assistance from a functional consultant or system administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as those for managing master data or ownership changes.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OIURVOW401 error in your SAP system.