How To Fix H1186 - 'Copy' function not possible: objects have different relationship periods

H1186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 186

• Message text: 'Copy' function not possible: objects have different relationship periods

What causes this issue?

The relationship period &V1& - &V2& of the object to be copied does not
lie entirely within the object period &V3& - &V4& of the target object.
For this reason, the object cannot be copied.

System Response

Unable to copy object.

How to fix this error?

Select a different target object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1186 - 'Copy' function not possible: objects have different relationship periods ?

  The SAP error message H1186, which states "'Copy' function not possible: objects have different relationship periods," typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of master data or relationships between objects, such as in the areas of project management, material management, or other modules where relationships between objects are defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to copy an object (like a project, material, or other master data) that has relationships with other objects, but the periods (validity dates or time frames) of these relationships do not match. This can happen if:
  
  The source object has relationships that are valid for a specific period, while the target object does not have corresponding relationships for that same period.
  There are discrepancies in the validity periods of the objects involved in the copy operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of both the source and target