How To Fix OIURVOW603 - Old owner record not found for & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Old owner record not found for & & & &

What causes this issue?

Attempting to combine ownership for owner & between & and
& the program could not find an old owner record to combine into
the existing ownership.

System Response

The system could not complete processing the ownership request.

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 OIURVOW603 - Old owner record not found for & & & & ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW603, which states "Old owner record not found for & & & &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas module, particularly when dealing with ownership changes or transactions related to ownership records.
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that the system is unable to find a previous ownership record for the specified entity (e.g., a well, lease, or other asset) that is being referenced in the transaction. The placeholders (& & & &) in the error message represent specific identifiers related to the ownership record, such as the asset number, ownership percentage, or other relevant details.
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Missing Data: The previous ownership record may not exist in the system due to data entry errors or incomplete data migration.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being processed may not be valid if it references an ownership record that has never existed or has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Oil and Gas module that prevent the system from correctly identifying ownership records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIURVOW603 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Ownership Records: Check the ownership records for the specified entity to ensure that the previous owner record exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in the SAP system.
  
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction data you are trying to process. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that you are referencing the correct ownership record.
  
  
  Data Consistency: If the ownership record should exist but does not, you may need to investigate data consistency issues. This could involve checking for any recent changes or updates that may have affected the ownership records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the Oil and Gas module for guidance on ownership records and transactions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the Oil and Gas module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the Oil and Gas module that deal with ownership records, such as OIURVOW (Ownership Change) or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes or patches related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes available.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.