How To Fix CY026 - Name of evaluation already exists

CY026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Name of evaluation already exists

What causes this issue?

An evaluation with the name you have entered already exists.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please enter another name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY026 - Name of evaluation already exists ?

  The SAP error message CY026 ("Name of evaluation already exists") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with evaluations in the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas. This error indicates that you are trying to create or modify an evaluation (such as a report or a variant) with a name that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new evaluation or report with a name that is already in use by another evaluation or report in the system.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may have been configured to prevent duplicate names for evaluations to maintain clarity and avoid confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Evaluations: Before creating a new evaluation, check the list of existing evaluations to see if the name you want to use is already taken. You can do