How To Fix 5C763 - Methods are already defined for target value type '&1' in plan '&2'

5C763 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 763

• Message text: Methods are already defined for target value type '&1' in plan '&2'

What causes this issue?

To be able to import methods from another processing plan, no methods
can exist for the relevant wage type.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C763 - Methods are already defined for target value type '&1' in plan '&2' ?

  The SAP error message 5C763 indicates that there are already defined methods for a specific target value type in a planning scenario. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when you are trying to define or modify planning methods for a target value type that already has methods assigned to it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Method Definition: The error arises when you attempt to define a new method for a target value type that already has one or more methods defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the planning model or the method definitions.
  Incorrect Planning Area: You might be trying to add methods in the wrong planning area or context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Methods: Review the existing methods defined for the target value type in the specified planning area. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP