How To Fix P0186 - Please do not partially delete fields, do not delete at the start

P0186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Please do not partially delete fields, do not delete at the start

What causes this issue?

The processed field was probably changed at the start or in two places
in the word simultaneously.

System Response

The form editor has not made any changes.
&WHAT-TO_DO&
Make individual changes sequentially
If possible, use the characteristic fields below to make changes. First
of all, double-click on the field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0186 - Please do not partially delete fields, do not delete at the start ?

  The SAP error message P0186, "Please do not partially delete fields, do not delete at the start," typically occurs in the context of data entry or data manipulation within SAP, particularly when dealing with fields in a table or a structure. This error indicates that there is an issue with how fields are being modified or deleted, specifically that the operation is not allowed because it would result in an invalid state for the data structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Partial Deletion: The error often arises when a user attempts to delete part of a field or a segment of data that is not allowed. For example, if a field is expected to be a complete entry (like a full name or a complete code), trying to delete only part of it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Deletion at the Start: The error message also suggests that deleting data from the beginning of a field or structure