How To Fix CC186 - Revision level & is assigned externally


CC186 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

  • Message number: 186

  • Message text: Revision level & is assigned externally

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  • 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

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