How To Fix AR187 - The second hyphen in the D-U-N-S number is not in position &

AR187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 187

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

What causes this issue?

In a D-U-N-S number the second hyphen is expected in the seventh
position. In the D-U-N-S number entered, the second hyphen is in
position &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.

AR187 - Details

• The SAP error message AR187 indicates an issue with the format of the D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) number that is being used in the system. The D-U-N-S number is a unique identifier for businesses, and it typically consists of 9 digits, with specific formatting rules that include hyphens.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "The second hyphen in the D-U-N-S number is not in position &" suggests that the D-U-N-S number entered does not conform to the expected format. Specifically, it indicates that the second hyphen is not located in the correct position within the D-U-N-S number string. The D-U-N-S number format usually follows a specific structure, and any deviation from this structure will trigger this error.
  
  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 format is typically XX-XXXX-XXXX, where X represents a digit. Make sure that the