How To Fix >5186 - Reconciliation key &1 was already transferred to Profitability Analysis

>5186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Reconciliation key &1 was already transferred to Profitability Analysis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5186 - Reconciliation key &1 was already transferred to Profitability Analysis ?

  The SAP error message 5186 indicates that a reconciliation key has already been transferred to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to transfer data that has already been processed, leading to duplication or inconsistency in the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Transfer: The reconciliation key (which could be a cost center, internal order, or another object) has already been posted to CO-PA, and the system is preventing a second transfer to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and CO-PA, leading to unexpected behavior.
  Timing Issues: If there are timing issues in the posting process, such as a delay in the transfer of data, it may lead to attempts to reprocess the same reconciliation key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Transfers: Review the CO-PA documents to confirm whether the reconciliation key has indeed been transferred.