How To Fix ATO005 - Collection &1 with version &2 exists and is no longer changable

ATO005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO - Adaptation Transport Organizer Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Collection &1 with version &2 exists and is no longer changable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATO005 - Collection &1 with version &2 exists and is no longer changable ?

  The SAP error message ATO005 indicates that a collection (in this case, a collection of objects or data) with a specific identifier (represented by &1) and version (represented by &2) already exists in the system and is no longer changeable. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where collections of data are managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Collection: The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a collection that already exists in the system with the same identifier and version.
  Versioning: The versioning mechanism in SAP ensures that once a collection is marked as "no longer changeable," it cannot be modified. This is often done to maintain data integrity and historical accuracy.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to modify or create collections, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Collections: Verify if the collection with the specified identifier and version