How To Fix GP404 - Planning parameters & already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Planning parameters & already exist

What causes this issue?

You want to create planning parameters &V1&. However, planning
parameters with this name already exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name for your planning parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP404 - Planning parameters & already exist ?

  The SAP error message GP404, which states "Planning parameters & already exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or similar planning modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify planning parameters that already exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the planning parameters you are trying to create or modify already exist in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly deleted or modified.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect data entry, where the system interprets the input as a duplicate.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the planning module that lead to conflicts in parameter definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Parameters: Before creating new planning parameters, check the existing ones to see if the parameters you are trying to create already exist.