How To Fix TE186 - No base portfolios exist for view &1, portfolio hierarchy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 186

• Message text: No base portfolios exist for view &1, portfolio hierarchy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE186 - No base portfolios exist for view &1, portfolio hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message TE186 "No base portfolios exist for view &1, portfolio hierarchy &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio Management (SAP PM) or SAP Project System (SAP PS) when the system is unable to find any base portfolios associated with the specified view and portfolio hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Portfolios: The most common cause of this error is that there are no base portfolios defined for the specified view and portfolio hierarchy in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the portfolio hierarchy or the view may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of base portfolios.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the base portfolios, which can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying tables that manage portfolio information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Base Portfolios: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code PPO1 for Portfolio Management) and check if base portfolios are defined for the specified view and hierarchy.
  If no base portfolios exist, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Base Portfolios:
  
  If you find that base portfolios are missing, you can create them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PPO1).
  Ensure that you assign the correct view and hierarchy when creating the base portfolios.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the portfolio hierarchy and views to ensure they are set up correctly.
  You can use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the setup.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the portfolio data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies. This may involve checking the database tables related to portfolio management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing portfolios and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPO1 (Create Base Portfolio), PPO2 (Change Base Portfolio), and PPO3 (Display Base Portfolio).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TE186 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.