How To Fix GP802 - Planning data already exists for ledger &

GP802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Planning data already exists for ledger &

What causes this issue?

You want to copy data as a reference for your planning. However, data
already exists for ledger &V1&, record type 1 (planning), version &V2&,
global company &V3& and fiscal year &V4&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether you still want to create planning data in this area. You
should also make sure that existing data will not be overwritten by
mistake.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP802 - Planning data already exists for ledger & ?

  The SAP error message GP802 indicates that planning data already exists for the specified ledger in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or upload new planning data for a ledger that already has existing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Planning Data: The primary cause of this error is that there is already planning data recorded for the specified ledger in the system.
  Data Overwrite Prevention: SAP prevents overwriting existing planning data to maintain data integrity and avoid unintentional loss of information.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error may arise from incorrect entries or attempts to create planning data in the wrong context or ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Data: Before attempting to create or upload new planning data, check if there is already existing data for the specified ledger. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning transaction or report in SAP.
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Existing Data: If you need to replace the existing