How To Fix RE186 - There are already entries for document class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 186

• Message text: There are already entries for document class &

What causes this issue?

The entry selected for deletion is already being used in role
definition (table FIWF_MDRUL).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction FM8+1 to delete the entries if you no longer require
them.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE186 - There are already entries for document class & ?

  The SAP error message RE186 ("There are already entries for document class &") typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when you attempt to create or modify a document (such as a lease or contract) that is associated with a specific document class, but there are already existing entries for that document class in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Entries: The primary cause of this error is that there are already entries in the system for the specified document class. This could mean that the document class is already in use for other documents, and the system does not allow duplicate entries for the same document class.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the creation of new entries for certain document classes if they already exist.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity and prevent conflicts or duplications in document management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing