How To Fix EM186 - Function group &1 with function module for data import does not exist

EM186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Function group &1 with function module for data import does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM186 - Function group &1 with function module for data import does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EM186 indicates that a specific function group and its associated function module for data import do not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to execute a data import operation that relies on a function module that has not been defined or is not available in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Function Group/Module: The function group or function module specified in the error message is not present in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The function module was never created.
  The function module was deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to the production environment.
  The function group is not activated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may point to a non-existent function group or module.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: The function module may exist in a different version