How To Fix FSSC_RDS087 - Cannot create inbox profile &1 as it already exists

FSSC_RDS087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_RDS - Financial Shared Service Center, RDS

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Cannot create inbox profile &1 as it already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_RDS087 - Cannot create inbox profile &1 as it already exists ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_RDS087 indicates that there is an attempt to create an inbox profile that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, particularly when dealing with the creation of inbox profiles for managing workflows or notifications.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new inbox profile with a name or identifier that is already in use. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the system.
  An attempt to create a profile with the same name as an existing one.
  A previous incomplete deletion of the profile that still retains some references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where inbox profiles are managed (e.g., transaction code FSCM or SPRO).
  Look for the existing inbox profiles and verify if the