How To Fix PPEENG186 - &1 &2 cannot be identified in its own context

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 186

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be identified in its own context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG186 - &1 &2 cannot be identified in its own context ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG186 typically indicates that there is an issue with the identification of a specific object or entity in the context of a process, often related to production planning or engineering. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent specific identifiers or parameters that are relevant to the error.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The object or entity that the system is trying to reference may not exist, or the data may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the identification of the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object or context.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can arise from bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object or entity referenced by &1 and &2 exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the object