How To Fix EPRO186 - The allocation of the source profile is not consistent

EPRO186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The allocation of the source profile is not consistent

What causes this issue?

The role of profile allocation &V1& has role &V2& as the source. The
source role must be allocated to the entire processing period &V3& to
&V4&.
This is not the case.

System Response

It is not possible to calculate the usage factor.

How to fix this error?

Check the profile allocations.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO186 - The allocation of the source profile is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message EPRO186, which states "The allocation of the source profile is not consistent," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profile Management or when dealing with user profiles and authorizations. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the way the source profile is allocated to the target profile or user.
  Causes:
  
  Profile Inconsistency: The source profile may have been modified or deleted, leading to inconsistencies in the allocation.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorizations assigned to the user or the profile itself.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the profile management or user administration can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If profiles were transported from one system to another, inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profile Allocation:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) and check the source profile's allocation. Ensure that the profile exists and is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Profiles:
  
  If the