How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_TASK186 - Item cannot have more than one data file attachment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_TASK - Messages for Tracker

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Item cannot have more than one data file attachment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK186 - Item cannot have more than one data file attachment ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK186 indicates that an item in the system cannot have more than one data file attachment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or Product Compliance Management (PCM) modules, where documents and attachments are often associated with specific items or tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to attach multiple files to a single item or task that is restricted to only one attachment. This restriction is usually defined in the system configuration or business rules governing the specific item type or task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Attachments: Verify if there is already an attachment associated with the item. If there is, you may need to remove the existing attachment before adding a new one.
  
  
  Remove Existing Attachment:
  
  Navigate to the item or task in question.
  Locate the existing attachment and delete it if