How To Fix AM186 - No pager numbers are maintained for this address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 186

• Message text: No pager numbers are maintained for this address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM186 - No pager numbers are maintained for this address ?

  The SAP error message AM186 ("No pager numbers are maintained for this address") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to send messages or notifications to a pager, but the system cannot find any pager numbers associated with the specified address.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pager Number: The primary cause of this error is that the employee or contact's master data does not have a pager number maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Address: The address being referenced may not be correctly linked to a valid pager number.
  Data Maintenance Issues: There may be issues with how the data is maintained in the system, such as incomplete or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM186 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data record (e.g., employee master data) in SAP.
  Verify if a pager number is maintained for the individual or address in question.
  If not, add the pager number in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pager Number:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for maintaining the relevant master data (e.g., PA30 for HR master data).
  Enter the personnel number or relevant identifier.
  Go to the communication section and ensure that a pager number is entered.
  
  
  
  Validate Address:
  
  Ensure that the address being used is correctly linked to the individual or entity that should have the pager number.
  Check for any discrepancies in the address details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to resend the message or notification to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or other related codes depending on your SAP module.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider training on data maintenance in SAP to better understand how to manage master data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM186 error and ensure that pager numbers are correctly maintained in the SAP system.