How To Fix CC186 - Revision level & is assigned externally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Revision level & is assigned externally

What causes this issue?

You assign a revision level for a material or document. This revision
level is not defined in engineering change management Customizing (
<DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUOLPSCCR>Revision Levels</> activity). It is
therefore an external revision level.

System Response

The system allows the assignment to be made, as the <LS>Ext. revision
level</> indicator is set in the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPSOS54> Set up
control data</> activity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC186 - Revision level & is assigned externally ?

  The SAP error message CC186, which states "Revision level & is assigned externally," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Costing or Material Management modules. This error indicates that the system has detected a revision level for a material or a bill of material (BOM) that is assigned externally, meaning that it is not managed within the SAP system but rather is linked to an external source or system.
  Cause:
  
  External Assignment: The revision level is linked to an external system or process, which means that the SAP system does not have the necessary data or configuration to manage it internally.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the external system and SAP, leading to the error.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP may not be set up to handle the external assignment of revision levels properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Assignments: Verify the external system or process that is assigning the revision level. Ensure that the data is correctly synchronized with SAP.
  Update Revision Levels: If the revision level needs to be updated, do so in the external system and ensure that the changes are reflected in SAP.
  SAP Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to material management and product costing. Ensure that the system is set up to handle external assignments appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling revision levels and external assignments.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CS02 (Change BOM), or CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) to manage materials and BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error CC186 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to allow for the necessary changes to be made in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CC186 error in SAP.