How To Fix SOTR_MESS186 - Package in alias does not match the current package (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Package in alias does not match the current package (&1)

What causes this issue?

You want to use an OTR concept that does not belong to the current
package, or you have entered an alias name that that belongs to another
package. (The first characters of the alias name, up to the "/",
contain the package to which the OTR concept belongs.)
Within a package, you can use OTR concepts that (a) belong to this
package or (b) belong to a text package that may be used by this
package. (The concepts from package SOTR_VOCABULARY_BASIC can be used
by all packages.)

System Response

The system rejects the action.

How to fix this error?

Choose another concept, or change the alias name.
(If you delete the package name and "/" from the alias name, the system
automatically inserts the correct package name.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS186 - Package in alias does not match the current package (&1) ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS186, which states "Package in alias does not match the current package (&1)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with package management in ABAP development. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the package defined in an alias and the package currently being referenced or used.
  Cause:
  
  Package Mismatch: The alias defined for a certain object (like a class, function module, or program) points to a different package than the one currently being used or referenced in the development environment.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, the package information may not have been updated correctly.
  Development Environment Changes: Changes in the development environment, such as moving objects between packages or renaming packages, can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Assignment:
  
  Go to the object in question (e.g., class, function module) and check its package assignment.
  Ensure that the package assigned to the object matches the package defined in the alias.
  
  
  
  Update Alias:
  
  If the alias is pointing to the wrong package, update the alias to point to the correct package.
  This can usually be done in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator).
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the object was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that all dependencies are correctly transported.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Recreate Alias:
  
  If necessary, you can delete the existing alias and recreate it to ensure it points to the correct package.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check in the development environment to identify any other potential issues related to package assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE37 (Function Modules) to check and modify package assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on package management and transport management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.