How To Fix M2187 - Update groups for document items

M2187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Update groups for document items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2187 - Update groups for document items ?

  The SAP error message M2187, which states "Update groups for document items," typically occurs during the processing of material documents in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, often related to issues with the document items or the configuration of the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The update groups for the document items may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the customizing (SPRO) are not correctly set up.
  
  
  Document Item Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the document items themselves, such as missing data or incorrect item categories.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the document items.
  
  
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: Sometimes, bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the database can lead to this error.
  
  
  Batch Input or Background Processing: If the error occurs during batch