How To Fix AR186 - The first hyphen in the D-U-N-S number is not in position &

AR186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The first hyphen in the D-U-N-S number is not in position &

What causes this issue?

In a D-U-N-S number, the first hyphen is expected to be in the third
position. In the D-U-N-S number entered, the first hyphen was in
pposition &V1&.
D-U-N-S stands for <ZH>D</>ata <ZH>U</>niversal <ZH>N</>umbering
<ZH>S</>ystem.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a correct D-U-N-S number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AR186 - The first hyphen in the D-U-N-S number is not in position & ?

  The SAP error message AR186 indicates an issue with the format of the D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) number that is being entered into the system. The D-U-N-S number is a unique identifier for businesses, and it is important that it follows a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AR186 specifically points out that the first hyphen in the D-U-N-S number is not in the expected position. This typically means that the D-U-N-S number is not formatted correctly according to the rules defined in the SAP system. The D-U-N-S number should have a specific structure, and if the hyphen is misplaced or if the number does not conform to the expected length or format, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the D-U-N-S Number Format: Ensure that the D-U-N-S number you are entering follows the correct format. The standard D-U-N-S number is a 9-digit number, and it may include hyphens