How To Fix AIS_STDREP204 - A formula with the name &1 already exists

AIS_STDREP204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIS_STDREP - Messages for Standard Reporting on Results Database

• Message number: 204

• Message text: A formula with the name &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIS_STDREP204 - A formula with the name &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message AIS_STDREP204 indicates that there is an attempt to create or define a formula with a name that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics or reporting tools where formulas are used to perform calculations or data manipulations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Formula Name: The most common cause of this error is that a formula with the specified name already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  You are trying to create a new formula with a name that has already been used.
  There was a previous attempt to create or import a formula that was not properly deleted or modified.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Formulas: 
  
  Navigate to the area where formulas are defined (e.g., in the report or analytics tool).
  Look for the formula with the name specified in the error message. If it exists, you can either:
  Modify the existing formula if it needs changes.
  Delete the existing formula