How To Fix OIUSB008 - Makeup override cannot exceed the owner's original entitlement volume.

OIUSB008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUSB - E&P Sales and Balancing Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Makeup override cannot exceed the owner's original entitlement volume.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUSB008 - Makeup override cannot exceed the owner's original entitlement volume. ?

  The SAP error message OIUSB008, which states "Makeup override cannot exceed the owner's original entitlement volume," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas or Utilities modules, particularly when dealing with entitlement management or volume adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to apply a makeup override that exceeds the original entitlement volume allocated to a specific owner. In other words, the system is enforcing a rule that prevents any adjustments or overrides from surpassing the initial volume that was granted to the owner. This is a safeguard to ensure that entitlements are not exceeded, which could lead to discrepancies in inventory or financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Original Entitlement Volume: Check the original entitlement volume assigned to the owner in question. This can usually be found in the entitlement management section of the SAP system.
  
  
  Adjust Makeup Override: If the makeup override