How To Fix DMCLG186 - Migration object &1 already exists and will not be created

DMCLG186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Migration object &1 already exists and will not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG186 - Migration object &1 already exists and will not be created ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG186 indicates that a migration object you are trying to create already exists in the system. This typically occurs during data migration processes, such as when using the Data Migration Cockpit or other tools for transferring data into SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create a migration object that has already been defined in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the migration object list.
  The migration object might have been created in a previous migration run or by another user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMCLG186 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Migration Objects:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or tool where you are managing migration objects (e.g., Data Migration Cockpit).
  Look for the migration object with the same name or identifier that you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Object:
  
  If the existing migration object is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  If you need to keep