How To Fix MB086 - Info set & exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Info set & exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB086 - Info set & exists already ?

  The SAP error message MB086 ("Info set & exists already") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new info set in the SAP system, but an info set with the same name already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with inventory management or material documents.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the info set you are attempting to create has a name that is already in use. In SAP, info sets are used to define specific data selections for reporting and analysis, and each info set must have a unique identifier.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MB086 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Info Sets:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MB51 for material documents) and check if the info set you are trying to create already exists.
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to search for existing