How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES069 - This profile already contains an initial status

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: This profile already contains an initial status

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES069 - This profile already contains an initial status ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES069 indicates that the profile you are trying to create or modify already contains an initial status. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PFP) module, where profiles are used to define various settings and parameters.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create a new profile or modify an existing one that already has an initial status defined. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a duplicate profile with the same initial status.
  You are attempting to change the status of a profile that already has an initial status assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles: 
  
  Review the existing profiles in the system to see if the one you are trying to create or modify already exists with the same initial status.
  Use transaction codes like CPD1 or CPD2 to view and manage profiles.
  
  
  
  Modify the