How To Fix HRPFD00586 - Target plan already exists => Copying is not possible

HRPFD00586 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Target plan already exists => Copying is not possible

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HRPFD00586 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPFD00586, which states "Target plan already exists => Copying is not possible," typically occurs in the context of personnel planning or organizational management when you attempt to copy a plan or structure that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the target plan you are trying to create or copy to already exists, and therefore, the system does not allow the operation to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Target Plan: The most common cause of this error is that the target plan you are trying to create or copy to already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous operation that created the plan or an oversight in checking existing plans.
  Incorrect Parameters: Sometimes, the parameters or identifiers used in the copy operation may not be correctly set, leading the system to believe that the target already exists.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP has built-in data integrity checks