How To Fix CY186 - The set for the initial screen does not exist

CY186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The set for the initial screen does not exist

What causes this issue?

The set which specifies the fields that should be displayed on the
initial screen has not been found.

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?

Check whether the initial set assigned to the selection profile of
your overall profile exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY186 - The set for the initial screen does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CY186 ("The set for the initial screen does not exist") typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for certain applications, particularly in the area of controlling (CO) or when dealing with reports and queries that rely on specific sets or variants.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Set/Variant: The set or variant that is supposed to be used for the initial screen is not defined or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the set or variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the specific application or module.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existence of the Set/Variant:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where the error occurs.
  Check if the set or variant is defined in the system. You can do this by going to