How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS186 - Cannot maintain description; season &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS - Season Maintenance Messages Class

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Cannot maintain description; season &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS186 - Cannot maintain description; season &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS186 indicates that there is an attempt to maintain or modify the description of a season that does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where seasons are used to categorize products.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Season: The primary cause of this error is that the season you are trying to maintain (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Season Code: There may be a typo or incorrect season code being used when trying to access or modify the season.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that manage seasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Season Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or table where seasons are maintained (e.g., transaction code FSEASON or similar).
  Verify if the season code you are trying to maintain actually exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create the Season:
  
  If the season does not exist, you will need to create it. Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the new season entry.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  If you find that the season code was entered incorrectly, correct it and try to maintain the description again.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain seasons. Lack of proper permissions can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the Fashion Management module for additional guidance on managing seasons.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing seasons, such as FSEASON or others specific to your SAP configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to create and maintain seasons in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully maintain the season descriptions in your SAP system.