How To Fix KF186 - Number range sub-object &/& already exists

KF186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Number range sub-object &/& already exists

What causes this issue?

A number range sub-object already exists for the CO-PA segment numbers.
It could not be deleted as the number range status is not zero.

System Response

The number range sub-object has not been deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you plan to restructure the segment table, the number range status
should be set to zero using Transaction SNRO, object COPA_OBJ.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF186 - Number range sub-object &/& already exists ?

  The SAP error message KF186, which states "Number range sub-object &/& already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a new number range sub-object that conflicts with an existing one. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining number ranges for documents, master data, or other entities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the number range sub-object you are trying to create already exists in the system. Each number range sub-object must have a unique identifier.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the number range is defined, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting number range configurations from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the same number range is already defined in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range