How To Fix AH087 - Values already exist for operand &1 (season &2)

AH087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Values already exist for operand &1 (season &2)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create operand values for operand &V1& (and
season &V2&). This is not possible because operand values already exist
for operand &V1& (and season &V2&).

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you wish to maintain additional operand values for operand &V1& (and
season &V2&), branch to the maintenance screen for the operand values
of the operand. To do this, double-click the operand value of the
relevant operand.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH087 - Values already exist for operand &1 (season &2) ?

  The SAP error message AH087, which states "Values already exist for operand &1 (season &2)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning data, such as in demand planning or supply network planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a planning object (like a characteristic value or a key figure) that already has existing values for the specified operand and season. The operand refers to a specific characteristic or key figure, and the season indicates a time period or planning horizon.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Values: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning area or data view in SAP APO.
  Check if there are already existing values for the specified operand and season. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or similar transactions depending on